Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power

What happened: Democrats won the midterm elections and plan aggressive investigating and lawmaking, with leaders naming healthcare subsidies, Medicaid cuts, tariffs and Iran as priorities. Impeaching Trump again is not on the table. Key numbers: Democrats and allies would hold 56 Senate seats if they win the two outstanding races. 60 votes are needed to overcome the filibuster. Why it matters: Trump can veto bills that lack overwhelming support, and Republicans can use the filibuster to block Democratic legislation. Democrats aim to build a 2028 platform from bills Trump vetoes.

Democrats won the midterm elections and plan aggressive investigating and lawmaking, with leaders naming healthcare subsidies, Medicaid cuts, tariffs and Iran as priorities. Impeaching Trump again is not on the table.

Trump can veto bills that lack overwhelming support, and Republicans can use the filibuster to block Democratic legislation. Democrats aim to build a 2028 platform from bills Trump vetoes.