Opinion | How Trump and Democrats can navigate divided government - The Washington Post

Trump's bold move to bypass Congress

Trump's White House has revealed a plan to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterm elections. The strategy involves using administrative measures to push forward Trump's policies. The move comes as the midterm election results are closely watched across the US. Experts are analyzing how Trump and Democrats might handle a split government. The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential consequences of these measures on the U.S. political landscape.

“Trump's White House has revealed a plan to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterm elections,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Greenley Worth Group, added during the briefing.

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Nov 2 — Trump's White House has revealed a plan to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterm elections....

Nov 4 — The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential consequences of these measures on the U.S....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Greenley Worth Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenley Worth Group desk and last updated 13:13 UTC.

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