US midterm election results challenge defense budget plans
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President Trump, Democrats
United States
November 2026
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Democrats gained control of Congress following midterm elections. The new Congress is resisting President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense spending increase. Lawmakers face a critical deadline for the fiscal year 2027 budget.
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