The Democratic Party took control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the recent midterm elections. Voters handed the party a majority in the House of Representatives and a majority in the Senate. The outcome was described by observers as a “blue tsunami” sweeping through the political landscape. The shift reflects growing dissatisfaction with the sitting president. Many Americans expressed opposition to the president’s foreign policy, especially the war in Iran. The new congressional balance promises a legislative agenda that will differ sharply from the previous administration’s priorities.