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Playbook Deep Dive

'I don't think they're going to get the battle that they want.' Inside Trump’s first clashes with Congress and the courts

Jan 31, 2025
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Trump has moved aggressively to define his second presidency. POLITICO’s top reporters have thoughts on where he’s going, and how Congress, Democrats and the courts may try to stop him.


Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.

Rachael Bade is the Capitol Bureau Chief and Senior Washington Columnist for POLITICO.

Ankush Khardori is a columnist and senior writer for POLITICO Magazine.

Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio. 

Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

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