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Explainer: Five ways US foreign policy may change with a Democratic Congress
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Democrats gained control of both the US Senate and House in the midterm elections, positioning themselves to challenge President Trump's foreign policy decisions.
- They are expected to push for congressional approval before continuing military actions like the war with Iran and increase oversight through hearings and budget controls.
- With renewed influence, Democrats plan to restore and expand financial and military aid to Ukraine, countering Trump's recent sanctions relief for Russia.
- There is growing Democratic support for limiting or ending military aid to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties and the Israeli government's close ties with Republicans.
- Democrats also aim to curb military spending increases, restore foreign aid funding cut by Trump, and increase scrutiny of aggressive US policies in Latin America, including actions in Venezuela, Cuba, and election interference.
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