Trump’s tools to counter the Democratic majority in Congress

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According to Alhurra, the Democrats' victory in the midterm elections and their majority in the House and Senate does not mean total control over the legislative process. US President Donald Trump has two key tools to counter this: the veto power and the 'filibuster' rule. The report notes that Trump previously threatened to use his veto power against Democratic bills if they controlled Congress. A regular veto requires a two-thirds majority in both houses to override, which is difficult to achieve. The 'pocket veto' is another tool that prevents a bill from becoming law if the legislative session ends. Furthermore, the 'filibuster' rule in the Senate allows the minority to delay final votes by extending debate, unless 60 senators vote for cloture. Although the Senate majority could abolish this rule via the 'nuclear option,' these mechanisms remain significant hurdles for the Democrats.