After conquering Congress: Is Washington expected to enter an era of paralysis and investigations?

The Democratic victory in the US midterm elections, which gave them control of the House and Senate, is expected to make it harder for Trump to pass economic legislation, lead to a wave of investigations against the administration, and trigger budget confrontations. Experts analyze the implications for US-Israel relations and the war in Iran.

The sweeping Democratic victory in the US midterm elections gave them control of the House and Senate, shifting the balance of power in Washington. President Trump, who will continue in office until January 2029, will lose the Republican majority he had in the first two years of his second term. The immediate economic implication is difficulty passing legislation on taxes, budget, and regulation, with any significant law requiring Democratic approval. In addition, a wave of investigations against the administration is expected, including summoning senior officials to testify and demanding documents on issues such as Trump's crypto business, suspicions of conflicts of interest, and decisions during the war in Iran. Democrats will also be able to use the federal budget as a pressure tool, potentially leading to confrontations and government shutdowns. However, experts note that Trump still holds broad executive powers in trade and military matters. Mark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, warns of the danger that Trump may declare premature victory in Iran. Prof. Ted Sasson of INSS assesses that it will not be the far-left extremists who set the Democratic line, but mainstream progressives, who still support the alliance with Israel.