In this American Power Extra, Chad Scott breaks down what a Democratic House and potentially a Democratic Senatencould actually do to constrain Trump after the 2026 midterms. From war powers and military funding to oversight, confirmations, impeachment, and the limits of congressional authority, this episode looks at where Congress has real leverage and where the president still holds the advantage.
The episode also examines the critical lame-duck window between Election Day and January 3rd, when Trump and a Republican Congress could lock in funding, appointments, or even military realities that a new Democratic majority would struggle to reverse.