Following midterm losses, the administration confronts new political constraints as lawmakers attempt to limit ongoing international operations. However, members of Congress face steep obstacles if they attempt to curtail the war with Iran due to entrenched presidential powers. Laurel Rapp of Chatham House notes that executive authorities allow military actions to persist despite sustained pushback from Capitol Hill.
Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump's foreign policy
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Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy
US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses. Chatham House’s Laurel Rapp says Congress may seek to limit the Iran war, but the president retains significant powers to continue military action.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
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