The article discusses how Congress, under Republican control, is yielding its constitutional powers to the Trump administration. Recently, G.O.P. lawmakers supported a spending bill granting the president significant discretion over federal funds, effectively undermining legislative authority. Additionally, Congress relinquished power regarding tariffs, leaving constituents vulnerable to economic changes without oversight. Despite major administrative shifts, there has been no congressional inquiry or hearings, highlighting a concerning trend of oversight neglect. Representative Michael Cloud's remarks reflect this shift towards giving President Trump more control.
The Republican-led Congress isn't just watching the Trump administration gobble up its constitutional powers. It is enthusiastically turning them over to the White House.
G.O.P. lawmakers are doing so this week by embracing a stopgap spending bill that gives the administration wide discretion over how federal dollars are distributed.
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