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With Congress flipped, what does Donald Trump do next?

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November 04, 2026 • 10:50 PM
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The BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down what the president could do now after losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

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Democrats have swept the midterms elections, reclaiming control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The historic sweep has stripped President Donald Trump of legislative control for his final two years in office, leaving him to navigate the political landscape with reduced power.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down what Trump could do next after losing both chambers of Congress.

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