US Midterms 2026 | How Much Power Does Trump Still Have? Orya Maqbool Jan

Democrats won control of both the U.S. House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump has since emphasized his veto power. Will the veto become his main tool in dealing with the new Congress? On Harf e Raaz, Orya Maqbool Jan examines which powers Trump retains as president and where the new Congress could limit his agenda. The discussion covers what Trump can do as commander in chief, how Congress can shape federal spending, how the Senate can block nominees, and why overriding a presidential veto takes a two-thirds vote in each chamber. Could the shift in Washington push U.S. policy in the Middle East toward diplomacy, or will the White House stay its current course? The episode also looks at what divided government could mean for U.S. relations with Pakistan and Afghanistan, and where other regions could see changes in American foreign policy. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights 2:00 Topic Introduction 3:00 Orya Maqbool Jan Discussion Also Subscribe:    / @harferaazwithoryamaqbooljan   #OryaMaqboolJan #harferaaz #USMidterms2026 #DonaldTrump #USForeignPolicy Follow on: Twitter:   / oryamaqbooljan   Facebook:   / oryamj