Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?

What happened: Democrats won control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, a defeat for President Trump's Republican Party. The new Congress convenes in early January. Key numbers: Tariffs of 10 percent to 50 percent were placed on about 90 countries. Why it matters: Democrats can scrutinise Trump's policies and obstruct legislation, and could use funding decisions as leverage on the Iran war, though analysts say a two-thirds supermajority needed to override a veto is out of reach. Any deeper shift in trade policy must wait for the 2028 presidential election. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Democrats won control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, a defeat for President Trump's Republican Party. The new Congress convenes in early January.

Democrats can scrutinise Trump's policies and obstruct legislation, and could use funding decisions as leverage on the Iran war, though analysts say a two-thirds supermajority needed to override a veto is out of reach. Any deeper shift in trade policy must wait for the 2028 presidential election.