What a ‘blue tsunami’ means for US foreign policy

“蓝色海啸”对美国外交政策意味着什么

The Global Story

2026-11-04

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Can a new crop of Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran? Democrats have taken control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump. The result could have significant implications for US foreign policy – and for the conflicts unfolding overseas. The Global Story’s Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman explore what the results mean for America’s role in the world. They hear from Democratic Representative Jason Crow and Damian Murphy of the Center for American Progress about how congressional Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s foreign policy agenda – from the wars in Iran and Ukraine to America’s relationships with its allies and adversaries. Producers: Hannah Moore, Lucy Pawle and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Martine Powers Digital producer: Sam Gruet Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo:Democratic US Senate candidate and Texas State Representative James Talarico speaks after his victory in the US midterm elections during an Election Night rally in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Mike Segar
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