Trump White House prepares to govern if Democrats take Congress

Politics · First reported 1 Nov, 11:06 · Updated 11:10

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The White House has prepared options to advance parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda through executive powers if Democrats win control of Congress, while anticipating investigations. The available coverage also notes that polls favour Democrats in the House and leave the Senate contest too close to call.

Trump’s aides have been planning executive actions on issues including immigration, tariffs, housing costs and federal spending.
A Democratic majority could block legislation and investigate the administration; the White House is preparing for that possibility.
Polls favour Democrats in the House, while the Senate race is too close to call, according to the supplied coverage.

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Key facts

House polling: Polls favour Democrats in the House.
Senate polling: The Senate contest is too close to call.
Seats needed: Democrats need four seats in both the House and Senate to take control, according to the right-side article.
Planning period: Senior aides have worked with the White House Counsel’s Office on options since April.