US Congress

The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Recent news highlights a strained relationship between Congress and President Trump's administration. A key point of contention is the President's foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, where a ceasefire has triggered a deadline for Congressional approval of war powers. Failure to reach an agreement could lead to a constitutional clash. Furthermore, Trump's proposed budget, which includes a massive $1.5 trillion increase in defense spending alongside cuts to domestic programs and $152m to reopen Alcatraz, faces likely opposition in Congress. Finally, Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting ahead of midterm congressional elections is expected to draw legal challenges and further polarize relations with Democrats.