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Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
KSL News • • nation
Key Points:
- Congress returns amid a shifted political landscape following Democrats' midterm election sweep, with President Trump continuing to assert political influence despite GOP losses.
- The lame-duck session will focus on finalizing the Republican agenda, including leadership elections, government funding, and a potential impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.
- Trump appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, signaling a likely escalation in confrontations with Congress.
- House Republicans face a contentious leadership battle between Rep. Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan, while Senate Republicans are expected to keep John Thune as minority leader despite losses.
- Key legislative priorities include preventing a government shutdown, passing the defense bill amid progressive opposition, advancing energy infrastructure legislation, and confirming Trump’s judicial nominees before the new Congress convenes in January.
