Democrats Gain Congress, Yet Trump Holds the Levers of Power
A new Democratic majority may push for policy changes, but the president retains the ability to block them, leaving ordinary citizens to wonder about the impact on taxes, fuel and foreign conflicts.
Democrats are set to hold Congress and have secured a new majority, a development that could pressure the president to reconsider the war in Iran.
President Donald Trump, as the current president, still has the power to block Democratic plans, a point highlighted by BBC News.
Even with a Democratic majority, it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market, and BBC News reports uncertainty over whether they can ease cost‑of‑living pressures on food, fuel and taxes.
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BBC News
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
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Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath
A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Democrats will hold Congress, according to BBC News.
- Donald Trump is president.
- President Donald Trump still has the power to block Democrats' plans, according to BBC News.
- Democrats will have a new majority in Congress, according to NPR.
- A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran, according to NPR.
- It will be harder for Democrats to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market, according to NPR.
- BBC News reported on whether Democrats can do anything to ease cost of living pressures regarding food, fuel and taxes.
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