WASHINGTON (AN) — Human rights groups are urging the incoming Democratic-controlled U.S. Congress to restore foreign aid and investigate alleged abuses, raising hopes that lawmakers could revive support for international institutions weakened by President Donald Trump's policies.
The appeals followed Tuesday's midterm elections, which handed Democrats control of the House and Senate after two years of Republican majorities. Foreign leaders welcomed the possibility of changes in U.S. policy on development assistance, climate cooperation and international security, while cautioning that Trump retains broad executive authority.
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