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WATCH: What Trump’s next two years with a Democratic Congress could look like

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Jon Karl and Martha Raddatz analyze the implications of Trump having a Democratic Congress for his next two years in office, focusing on how the election results were influenced by events such as the war in Iran. The analysis is presented from a perspective of examining key political dynamics following the 2026 election.

Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 3, 2026, Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections, winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant shift in power from the previously dominant Republicans. This outcome was seen as a direct referendum on President Donald Trump's second term policies, particularly his handling of domestic issues like inflation and international conflicts such as the war against Iran. Markets responded positively to the election results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all opening higher on November 4th. Analysts predicted that a weakened Trump in his final two years would likely lead to more cautious economic policies and increased market volatility.

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