Challenges Ahead for Republican Congress Under Trump Administration

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: NYTIMES

Congress has officially certified **President-elect Donald Trump’s victory**, marking a significant shift in power.
The Republican Party holds a **historic trifecta** with control over the White House, Senate, and House.
Speaker **Mike Johnson** leads the smallest House majority ever, at **217 to 215**, requiring nearly unanimous support for any bills.
Recent divisions over **government spending** could complicate the passage of legislation, as reliance on Democratic votes diminishes.
Johnson’s leadership may be tested by the need to balance demands of **far-right** and **centrist Republicans** in the House.

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