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Trump’s Plan to Bypass Congress

A new congressional majority will confront a president already preparing to govern around it, with consequences reaching public services and Europe’s security.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 9

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U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to advance major policies without fresh approval from Congress, according to a Reuters report published on November 1, 2026, citing three anonymous sources.

The November 3 midterm elections gave Democrats control of both chambers from January 2027. On

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