Veto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats?

What the report says

Following the 2026 US midterm elections, Al Jazeera reports that President Donald Trump now faces a Congress controlled by Democrats in both chambers, marking the first time in either of his presidencies that Republicans have lost control of the House and Senate. The article says Trump responded by signaling he could work with Democrats, while also highlighting that he still has tools such as the veto and executive orders to shape legislation.

According to the report, analysts see three broad ways Trump can influence policy: veto bills, rely on executive authority, or cut deals with Democrats. The piece notes that Trump has used the veto sparingly compared with some recent presidents, and that Congress would need a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override one. It also says Republican lawmakers could use the filibuster to slow or block Democratic bills before they even reach the president.

The article points to possible areas of cooperation, especially healthcare, where some Democrats and even a few Republicans have floated negotiations. Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Senator Bernie Sanders are quoted as saying they would not rule out working with Trump on issues such as healthcare access, though broader proposals like Medicare for All are described as unlikely to advance soon.

Al Jazeera also says the election results have already triggered calls for oversight and possible investigations into the Trump administration, and that some reports suggest impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be considered. The story frames the coming two years as likely to involve significant gridlock, with limited room for bipartisan lawmaking.