Democrats in Congress, buoyed by expectations of potential gains in the midterm elections, are already drafting strategies to prevent the Trump administration from advancing key policies. Their focus appears to be on legislative maneuvers that could stall executive actions, particularly in areas where the White House has sought broad authority. With control of either chamber potentially shifting, lawmakers are positioning themselves to challenge high-priority initiatives through oversight, procedural roadblocks, and budgetary constraints. The move underscores a growing partisan battle over the balance of power as the administration pushes forward its agenda.


Congressional Democrats, optimistic about regaining a majority in the House or Senate following this year’s midterm elections, are outlining their plans to block the Trump administration from ...