Trump Expands Executive Powers After Midterm Defeat

Following a crushing defeat in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is preparing to expand executive power to pursue his agenda without Congress. This move aims to avoid becoming a "lame duck" president. CNN reports Trump's team has studied ways to use executive authority, particularly on immigration and federal spending. This could mean a swift resumption of the US war against Iran, as negotiations for a new deal have reportedly failed. The Democratic Party secured control of both congressional chambers. Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican loss, a view Trump publicly endorsed, calling the costs justified to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.