Trump maps a path to govern without Congress if Democrats win
President Trump and his administration are developing strategies to govern via executive action should Democrats win control of Congress in the midterms. The plan involves using executive authority to bypass legislative gridlock on issues like immigration and tariffs.
Why it matters
This highlights a shift in executive strategy that could fundamentally alter the balance of power between the White House and Congress.
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The White House has spent several months preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of Congress , formulating plans to advance core elements of President Donald Trump's agenda through executive action while bracing for congressional investigations, according to an administration official and two individuals familiar with the strategy.
Senior aides, including deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and budget director Russell Vought, have been working alongside the White House Counsel's Office since April. Their objective has been to identify executive measures on immigration, tariffs, housing costs, and federal spending that Trump can pursue without legislative approval, three sources told Reuters.
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