Trump becomes lame duck after midterm defeat and Democratic Congress win

Donald Trump has become a "lame duck" president following a crushing defeat in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning control of Congress in a "blue tsunami." He has congratulated the winners and offered to cooperate, but retains the presidential veto as a powerful tool. Trump's party lost decisively, reflecting voter disapproval of his policies. He has threatened to use his veto power against Democratic legislation and warned he will retaliate if investigated by Congress, which is expected to launch probes into his administration. With two years left in his term, Trump retains broad powers in foreign and defense policy, including over the war in Ukraine and trade. Some conservatives now say the 80-year-old belongs to the past and the party needs new leadership.