# What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/what-can-democrats-actually-do-now-they-have-won-congress/
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:23:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T07:53:15+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/democrats-midterms-congress-win-power
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, Software, Technology, World

## Key points

- Democrats now control the House and Senate.
- They can investigate the administration and obstruct appointments.
- Possible inquiries include Epstein files and Pentagon spending.

## Summary

Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, giving them greater power to investigate the Trump administration and influence legislation during the final two years of his presidency. Their majorities mean Republicans cannot pass bills through the House alone, while the Senate can block or delay many presidential appointments.

Democrats are expected to scrutinise Trump family business dealings, the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and Pentagon spending, including reports of defence funds going to companies linked to the Trump family. The department released about 3.5 million of the 6 million pages it held on Epstein, citing duplication, while concerns persist over redactions and the disclosure of victims’ names. Democratic leaders have not ruled out another impeachment attempt; Trump was impeached by the House in 2019 and acquitted by the Senate.

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