Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?
The article analyzes the challenges facing the Republican trifecta (control of the House, Senate, and White House) in 2026. Despite winning in 2024 on a promise to deliver President Trump's agenda, internal disagreements, slim majorities, Freedom Caucus rebellions, and a lengthy government shutdown have hampered progress. With only nine weeks of legislative time left before the midterms, lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Chip Roy express frustration over the lack of delivery on key priorities. The GOP has passed some items via reconciliation but still faces a long list of must-do legislation including the NDAA, farm bill, surface transportation reauthorization, and government funding. Experts compare the situation to the 2017 trifecta, noting that legislating remains difficult even with unified control.
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