SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2026

Tough times ahead for President Trump

The next two years could be a veritable nightmare for Trump. After Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and Senate, Trump won't be able to pass major legislation. Any new law requires approval from both chambers, and with Democrats now controlling both, any rogue legislation will be effectively checked. He also cannot elect judges as the Democratic Senate majority will hold the power to reject his nominees. Trump also can't control the budget as the Congress is now packed with Democrats. Trump can't pass it without negotiating and making compromises with the opposition. The funding for the unpopular war in Iran shall also be checked as the Democrats are most likely to use the annual defence budget to limit military spending.

Additionally, Trump and Vice President JD Vance now face the risk of impeachment, as well as major investigations into their investments and other activities. Maybe the world can breathe a little easier with the POTUS taking a beating at the hustings.


VINAY DWIVEDI, Benaulim 

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Policy paralysis fuels scrapyard flames

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Published Nov 3, 2026, 11:15 PM IST
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A major fire gutted a scrapyard in Kundaim in the wee hours of Monday. Eight fire tenders from Kundaim, Old Goa, Bicholim, Ponda, Panaji and even Margao were deployed to douse the raging flames. The fire was so intense that firefighters used around 700 litres of foam and 1.7 lakh litres of water to bring it under control. Allegations are rife that the scrapyard was operating without the necessary permissions. In June earlier this year, another scrapyard at Mushirwada-Colvale…

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