{
  "id": 19318733,
  "title": "The new battle for Congress: Trump's veto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/the-new-battle-for-congress-trumps-veto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T10:10:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/11/10/trump-veto-threats-blue-wave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming battle for Congress sees Democrats with a clear mandate heading into 2023, but President Trump's veto power could pose a significant hurdle, according to a recent analysis. Democrats are set to secure 54 Senate seats in the upcoming elections, according to AP projections, while leading in two key races in Mississippi and Alaska. In the House, they hold 254 seats with several races still to be decided. However, neither majority is large enough to override a presidential veto on their own.\n\nTrump has made it clear that he intends to use his veto power extensively to impede Democrats' progress. On Tuesday night, as election results came in, Trump posted an image of a red MAGA hat with \"VETO\" in all caps on the Resolute Desk. White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis stated that Trump is willing to work with anyone to deliver victories for Americans, but if Democrats pursue radical left policies, they choose to work against the American people.\n\nWhile Trump can use vetoes to force lawmakers to negotiate or halt legislation, he may also consider letting unpopular bills become law automatically after 10 days without his signature. This strategy could backfire as it could benefit Democrats' messaging for 2028 when they might have a trifecta in all three branches of government.\n\nDemocrats face a challenge in coalition-building on Capitol Hill, particularly on issues such as defense policy and consumer protection, which Trump has already threatened to veto. However, the effectiveness of veto threats may wane as the administration continues to issue them. Ultimately, reversing Trump's agenda from Capitol Hill will not be a smooth process, but Democrats will have to navigate it with their newfound control of both chambers.",
  "summary": "Democrats will charge into January with a sweeping mandate — but as President Trump has repeatedly noted, his veto power can deliver a robust roadblock to his opponents' agenda. Why it matters: Democrats may be forced to compromise to get legislative priorities through. Trump will have to decide how frequently he'll use the power — and whether he'll strike down bills popular among Americans.…",
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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."
}