Trump prepares to govern through executive power if Democrats take Congress in US midterms
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- ✓President Donald Trump is preparing to use executive powers to advance his policies if Democrats win the November midterms.
- ✓Officials have worked since April to identify measures on immigration and tariffs that bypass Congress.
- ✓White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said, “This administration will continue to deliver wins for the people.”
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- Firstpost
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- India Economy
US President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to rely more heavily on executive powers to advance its policy priorities if Democrats take control of Congress in the November midterm elections, while also preparing to defend itself against a wave of congressional investigations, Reuters reported.
Since April, senior White House officials, including deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, have been working with the White House Counsel’s Office to identify measures Trump could implement without congressional approval, a White House official and two other people familiar with the preparations told Reuters.
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