Democrats' Congress win challenges Trump but won't shift Iran policy

Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections, setting up a confrontation with President Donald Trump, though his foreign policy approach, including the war with Iran, is unlikely to change. Political scientist Eduardo Gamarra said the Democratic majority faces a choice between investigating the president or seeking bipartisan compromises on issues like the economic crisis and the Iran war. He noted Trump can veto legislation, and Democrats lack the two-thirds majority to override him without Republican support. Gamarra said the results show Trump is "not necessarily the best person to latch on to" for Republicans, while Democrats must improve organization and fundraising. He added that the Democratic victory will not alter US-Iran relations, as hostility has persisted under both parties since 1979.