US midterms 2026: Why is Congress losing its power under Trump? | This Is America

Two years into Donald Trump's presidency, Congress is facing growing questions about its ability to check executive power. The Senate has repeatedly failed to restrict Trump's military operations against Iran, raising concerns about the constitutional balance of power in Washington. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, critics argue that lawmakers are surrendering their authority to the White House. Can the US midterm elections restore Congress's ability to hold Trump accountable? Presenter: Scott McLean Guests: Vedant Patel: Former Assistant White House Press Secretary Douglas Heye: Republican strategist and former Republican National Committee Communications Director Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #ThisIsAmerica #USMidterms #Midterms2026 #DonaldTrump #Congress #WarPowers #ExecutivePower #IranWar #USConstitution #SeparationOfPowers #ChecksAndBalances #USPolitics #CongressionalOversight #WhiteHouse