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What a Democratic Congress could do against Trump after 2026 midterms

Original: The 2026 Midterms: What a Democratic Congress could and couldn’t do to stop Trump’s agenda and roll back his legacy

Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, analysts are weighing what Democrats could realistically achieve if they win control of Congress. A Democratic House or Senate could block new Trump legislation and confirmations, but reversing Trump-era policies would face limits from veto power, courts and prior executive actions. The discussion focuses on how much a narrowly empowered Congress can actually check the president's agenda.

Why now: Attention is turning to the 2026 midterms and whether Democrats can win control of Congress to constrain Trump's agenda.

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• The 2026 Midterms: What a Democratic Congress could and couldn’t do to stop Trump’s agenda and roll back his legacy · LSE Blogs

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