How a Democratic Congress might improve counterterrorism and Middle East policy
Editor's Note: Most Democratic energy in the House will, and should, go to disputes over budgets and the administration’s domestic priorities, writes Daniel Byman. However, problems related to counterterrorism and foreign policy should also be on the agenda. This post originally appeared on Lawfare.
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The power balance in Washington has shifted at least a little now that the Democrats have won the House. In addition to being able to pass legislation and shape the budget, Democrats now have the power to investigate, conduct hearings, and otherwise hold the executive branch accountable for the first time since the Senate flipped in 2014—and then, of course, a Democrat was in the White House. Most Democratic energy will, and should, go to disputes over budgets and the administration’s domestic priorities, as well as delving into accusations of administration corruption and the Russia investigation.
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