Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Three ways the new Congress can stop Trump’s war
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
Following Democratic victories in the midterm elections driven by opposition to the Iran war, the incoming Congress plans to utilize its power of the purse, potential impeachment proceedings against the Defense secretary, and litigation to force the Trump administration to end the conflict.
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