# The Progressive Agenda: End Iran War, Rein in AI, Get Dems to Actually Do Something

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-progressive-agenda-end-iran-war-rein-in-ai-get-dems-to-actually-do-something/
- Published: 2026-11-04T21:40:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T02:54:56+00:00
- Original publisher: The Intercept (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://theintercept.com/2026/11/04/midterms-democrats-agenda-congress-iran-ai/
- Topics: AI, Middle East, Politics, Technology, World

## Key points

- Progressives want Democrats to turn their congressional gains into policy.
- Priorities include costs, healthcare, corruption and ending the Iran war.
- AI, data centres and money in politics are also in focus.

## Summary

Progressive Democrats say the party’s major gains in Congress give it a chance to act on campaign promises, and they are urging its leaders to pursue ambitious policies rather than accept inaction. Their priorities include lowering living costs, healthcare, curbing corruption and corporate influence, and ending the war in Iran, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to veto legislation.

The article reports that Democrats held 54 Senate seats and 237 House seats as of Wednesday afternoon, giving them comfortable majorities. Progressive leaders also want action on artificial intelligence and data centres, campaign finance, affordable housing and Medicare for All, but had not settled on a single first priority. Newly elected Michigan representative Will Lawrence said his campaign opposed data centres, while Representative Summer Lee highlighted billionaire and special-interest influence in politics.

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