Democrats' Midterm Promise: Investigate Trump and Block His Agenda
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If Democrats win control of the House or the Senate in the midterms, they will take back part of Washington from President Donald Trump and the Republicans. That victory would give them powerful new tools.
They could launch investigations into Trump's government and conduct oversight of his administration. They would also gain a seat at the table on government spending. Democrats say a win would also give them a mandate for their policies.