Democrats have won back control of both the House and the Senate, leaving Donald Trump to face the final two years of his term with a hostile Congress. As La Voce di New York reports, the Republican defeat extends even into territories traditionally favorable to the president.
According to the newspaper’s analysis, the result was driven above all by rising living costs and the war with Iran. Higher fuel prices and mounting financial strain on families have fueled discontent even among independents and voters who had backed Trump in 2024.
Starting January 3, when the new Congress is sworn in, Democrats will be able to launch investigations into the presidential family’s finances, immigration policy, the Epstein case, and decisions made by the Department of Justice.
Robert Garcia, set to chair the House Oversight Committee, has already signaled the approach ahead, declaring: “Lawyer up.” Document requests, hearings and sworn testimony are all expected. These actions, however, do not amount to findings of criminal liability.
Among those likely to face scrutiny are Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, over military decisions, and Attorney General Todd Blanche, over the handling of the Epstein documents and the use of federal powers.
The possibility of new impeachment proceedings also remains on the table. Trump, however, retains control of the executive branch and veto power, which he can use to block legislative initiatives from the Democratic majority.
