# Democrats set to control Congress as Trump faces divided government

> After midterm elections, Democrats are poised to gain full control of Congress in January, but will face a president who suggested he would be "Mr. Veto."
- Title: Democrats set to control Congress as Trump faces divided…
- Summary: After midterm elections, Democrats are poised to gain full control of Congress in January, but will face a president who suggested he would be "Mr. Veto."…
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- Source: Today — https://today.com/video/showdown-in-dc-as-trump-faces-democrat-controlled-congress-272835653560
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## Democrats sweep midterms and gain Congress
After sweeping midterm power shifts, Democrats are set to gain full control of Congress in January following the November fourth elections.
## Trump signals he will veto Democratic legislation
Democrats will face a president who suggested he would be Mr. Veto, indicating he plans to block their legislative agenda.

> Mr. Veto
## Capitol Hill braces for divided government showdown
The stage is set for conflict on Capitol Hill as Democrats control Congress but must work alongside a president opposed to their priorities.
## Key takeaway

Democrats won sweeping midterm gains and will control Congress from January, but face a president who indicated he would veto their legislation.