Investigations, Iran and Blocking Appointments: How the Democrats Plan to Fight Trump

After their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democrats are planning a series of moves against the Trump administration: investigations, attempts to cancel tariffs and cuts, pressure to end the war in Iran, and an internal struggle over Israel. According to a TIME investigation, control of Congress gives them new tools, but Trump retains veto power.

The Democratic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, which gave the party control of the House and Senate, is expected to lead to a sharp confrontation with the Donald Trump administration in the last two years of his term. According to an extensive investigation by TIME magazine, senior party officials are preparing a series of moves: investigations into Trump and his family, attempts to cancel tariffs and cuts, pressure to end the war in Iran, and an internal struggle over Israel. The Democrats plan to use their control of congressional committees to hold hearings, compel senior officials to testify, and block appointments. However, Trump retains veto power, and most Democratic legislation is expected to be blocked. There is no broad agreement in the party on a third impeachment of Trump, and some are considering focusing on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The internal struggle over Israel, with lawmakers from the socialist left versus pro-Israel centrists, is expected to be one of the main tests of the new leadership.