# The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-new-congress-may-struggle-to-push-a-progressive-agenda/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:05:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:57:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/11/4/the-new-congress-may-struggle-to-push-a-progressive-agenda?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats face limits despite their midterm victory.
- Trump can veto many bills and resist oversight.
- Funding decisions could put Israel’s $3.3bn allocation in debate.

## Summary

Democrats won a historic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, but Donald Trump remains president for two more years, limiting what the new Congress can achieve. The article argues that Democrats will focus on constraining Trump, promoting a policy agenda ahead of 2028 and pursuing areas of possible cooperation, while presidential vetoes and party divisions are likely to curb legislation.

Congress has limited ways to act on foreign policy without presidential approval, though bills and investigations can shape debate even if blocked. A key contest could concern government funding: if Republicans fail to pass an annual funding bill by year-end, Democrats could gain influence over funding for the current year and the following two years, including Israel’s annual $3.3bn allocation. They may also revisit restrictions such as the ban on funding the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

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