Democrats win Congress but face limits on meeting voter demands

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, but strategists warn the victory was more a repudiation of President Donald Trump than a mandate for their agenda. The party faces significant limits on its power, as Trump retains veto authority and control over executive actions on trade, immigration, and foreign policy. Democrats have yet to articulate a viable plan to address voter concerns about high costs, and legislative gridlock is the likeliest outcome. Democrats will pursue measures to lower prices and investigate the administration, though many bills may face vetoes. Trump remains politically weakened, but he is unlikely to hand Democrats major victories ahead of the 2028 presidential election.