What does Sarah Smith say a Democratic House can do in Trump's last two years?

BBC North America editor Sarah Smith said a Democratic House would take control of committees that can investigate Donald Trump's decisions, such as launching the war in Iran, and the money he and his family have made since he returned to the White House. Democrats could try to impeach him a third time or target cabinet secretaries such as defence secretary Pete Hegseth, and they can block much of the legislation he wants.

• Smith said voters blame Trump directly for a higher cost of living, despite his 2024 promise to fix inflation.
• A White House statement said Trump's resolve to stop the radical left would only grow stronger.

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