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How Democrats Will Wield Congressional Power

November 12, 2026 · 27 min

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When Democrats take over the House and Senate in January, how will they use their new powers, and what foreign-policy issues will they prioritize? Representative Jason Crow just won reelection in Colorado, and helped lead the selection of Democratic midterm candidates and direct their battleground and campaign strategy. He also serves on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees.

Plus, Ravi shares his read on the impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Kori Schake: Hegseth’s Leadership Has Damaged the Pentagon

Christian Caryl: Why Hegseth Should Go

FP Staff: ‘Sabotage’: Read Hegseth’s Fiery Speech Against His Impeachment

Ravi Agrawal: The Beginning of the End of Trumpism

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