What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy

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