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Trump's First 100 Days: An Increase In Executive Power

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Congress vs. Executive Power: The Struggle for Funding Control

This chapter explores the tense relationship between Congress and the president concerning budgetary authority, emphasizing fears of executive overreach. It highlights how political polarization and threats from right-wing challengers hinder Republican legislators from confronting the administration, all against the backdrop of looming midterm elections and growing public discontent.

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