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What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
BBC World•
They had a reason to be giddy on Tuesday night: Next year, Democrats will take control of both chambers of Congress after a blowout victory.
"Today begins the great American comeback," an ecstatic Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, declared.
After months of promises on the campaign trail — to investigate corruption; lower the costs of healthcare, groceries and petrol; and curtail the Iran war — they will now begin the much tougher process of putting plans into action.
But with a Republican in the White House and Democrats running Congress, Americans may face even more deadlock.