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Democratic Sweep Seen as Opening for Congress to Reassert Itself
Original: A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself
A string of Democratic election victories is being read in Washington as more than a partisan win: analysts argue it hands Congress a chance to reclaim influence over policy and oversight after years in which executive power dominated. Commentators note that a reshaped Congress could push back on the White House through legislation, investigations and the budget process.
Why now: The sweep has shifted the balance of power in Washington, raising expectations that Congress will act more assertively against the executive branch.
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- A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself · The New York Times
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