Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more, Al Jazeera English reported.
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