Democrats win Congress. What comes next as Trump feels cornered?
Democrats have won control of Congress in a dramatic election result, giving them new powers to investigate President Trump and his administration. The shift will fundamentally alter the final two years of his presidency. Democrats plan to use their House majority to launch investigations into Trump, his family's business interests, and allies like Elon Musk. They will also seek to block legislation, control government spending, and potentially reverse some of Trump's policy changes, though they lack the Senate supermajority needed to override presidential vetoes. Analysts expect Trump to increasingly rely on executive orders and vetoes to bypass the congressional gridlock. Some figures, including Hillary Clinton, have expressed concern that Trump will become more unstable and angry as he feels cornered, potentially escalating conflicts across multiple fronts.