Politics
After losing congressional majority, Trump signals frequent use of veto power
With the Democratic victory in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump vows to use the presidential veto to block legislation, though Congress retains the power to override it.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- President Donald Trump will begin using his veto power to block bills passed by Congress, which is now under Democratic control.
- Who is affected
- The federal government, Democratic lawmakers, and Republicans in the United States Congress.
- What changes
- The legislative dynamic will be marked by the use of the presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in Congress for any vetoed bill to be enacted.
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