{
  "id": 17597100,
  "title": "US midterms: Trump ready with plan to outmaneuver Democrat-controlled Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/us-midterms-trump-ready-with-plan-to-outmaneuver-democrat-controlled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T11:55:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/executive-action-emergencies-how-trump-plans-to-deal-with-democrat-controlled-congress-after-us-midterms/articleshow/135426024.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States midterm elections are approaching, and President Donald Trump's administration is preparing for the possibility of Democrats gaining control of Congress. Senior aides, including Stephen Miller and Russell Vought, have been working since April to identify executive actions President Trump could take without congressional approval. These measures span immigration, tariffs, housing, and federal spending. White House lawyers are examining what Trump can legally do independently, while the administration prepares for potential investigations into his administration under a Democratic Congress. Democrats would need to gain four seats in both the House and Senate to take control, but current polls favor them in the House, and the Senate race remains too close to call. Though a Democratic majority would allow the party to block legislation, scrutinize government spending, and investigate the administration, Trump retains significant executive authority over trade, foreign policy, and federal agencies. Trump has been campaigning for Republicans to retain control of Congress, despite aides preparing for a potential shift in power. The White House rejects suggestions of Republican losses, claiming the media promotes a false narrative. The administration is considering measures such as new tariffs on critical minerals and wind turbines, stricter visa rules, and reduced housing costs. White House counsel is advising officials on responding to potential congressional inquiries into Trump's use of executive power, while the administration seeks a Justice Department opinion to invoke executive privilege to shield communications from congressional scrutiny.",
  "summary": "Senior aides, including deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and budget director Russell Vought, have been working with the White House Counsel's Office since April to identify measures Trump could pursue without congressional approval. These include policies on immigration, tariffs, housing costs and federal spending, according to a White House official and two people familiar with the plans.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}