Democrats could limit Trump's final two years through midterm House gains
U.S. midterm elections on November 3 could limit President Trump's final two years in office if Democrats gain House control, columnist Zoe Daniel writes. Voters blame Trump's tariffs and Iran war for high inflation and cost-of-living pressures. A lame duck presidency might allow allies like Australia to challenge Trump more openly after years of accommodating his unpredictability.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 19:20 UTC
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