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Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
imageTrump may have a majority in Congress, but that doesn't mean he can move ahead with his entire agenda.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a governing “trifecta”: control over the executive branch via the president, combined with majorities...

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