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  "id": 18158262,
  "title": "Democrats won Congress in a blue wave. Now comes the hard part.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-won-congress-in-a-blue-wave-now-comes-the-hard-part",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:01:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq1kdgnn2xdeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "account": "For the first time in decades, Democrats have taken control of both chambers of Congress after a significant victory in the mid-term elections. Speaker of the House-elect Hakeem Jeffries expressed giddiness on election night, predicting that the next year would mark a \"great American comeback\" for his party. However, the reality of the situation may set in quickly, as the newly-elected Democrats face the daunting task of turning their campaign promises into actual legislation.\n\nWhile Democrats now hold the power to pass laws, President Donald Trump still holds the authority to veto any bills they pass. The President's veto power and the Senate's two-thirds majority requirement for impeachment mean that Democrats will face significant roadblocks in their legislative agenda. Unlike their previous term, when Republicans controlled both chambers, Democrats' ability to pass legislation will be limited, as they will need to work with a divided Congress.\n\nDespite their narrow victory, Democrats remain deeply unpopular among voters, with only 14% approving of their performance according to a recent Gallup poll. To capitalize on their newfound power, Democrats will need to prove that they can deliver on their campaign promises, particularly in addressing concerns about low wages, rising costs, and other issues that have frustrated American voters.",
  "summary": "Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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