The Republican Congress is starting its term with concerns over losing control in the upcoming midterm elections.
Recent history shows that presidents with unified control often lose it in midterms, a pattern that Republicans must defy.
Trump's chief of staff highlighted the urgency for passing significant legislation in the first two years before the 2026 midterms.
Political analysts suggest this fragility of control discourages bipartisan cooperation and encourages majorities to push through key legislation quickly.
With a slim Republican majority, expectations are high but the risk of turnover remains paramount for future legislative success.