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On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
It seems at every turn, Donald Trump is trying to figure out how he avoids Congress.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
Source
npr.org

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Meeks expresses concern over Trump's approach to congressional authority.

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