Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?

What the report says

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, but Al Jazeera reports that the party’s ability to turn campaign promises into policy will be limited until the next Congress is seated in January. The article says Democrats ran on lowering the cost of living, ending the war on Iran, checking President Donald Trump, and resisting his immigration crackdown, while also preparing to use committee investigations and confirmation powers once they take office.

The report says major legislative hurdles remain. Most bills need 60 Senate votes to overcome a filibuster, and Trump can veto measures he opposes. At the same time, Democrats may have more room to act through spending bills, oversight hearings, and subpoenas. The piece highlights affordability as a central issue, noting possible efforts to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies, reverse Medicaid cuts, and scrutinize companies that raised prices for consumers.

Al Jazeera also says Democrats are likely to use Congress to investigate Trump and his allies, including inquiries into the Trump family’s wealth, possible favoritism toward donors, and alleged Justice Department targeting of political opponents. Some of these efforts could face legal resistance or stall in court. The article adds that impeachment remains a possibility, including efforts tied to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but removing an official would still require a two-thirds Senate vote. Overall, the story frames the incoming Democratic majority as stronger on oversight than on sweeping lawmaking.