What Next | Daily News and Analysis Can Congress Stop Trump's Takeover?
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Sep 3, 2025 
Luke Broadwater, a White House reporter for The New York Times, dives into the implications of Donald Trump's increasing control over federal agencies and Congress. He discusses the hurdles Congress faces as it returns to a volatile political landscape, including potential government shutdowns. The conversation also touches on tensions between the President and the Federal Reserve, as well as concerns over political integrity within key institutions. Broadwater's insights shed light on the urgent power struggles shaping today's political environment.
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Firing Experts To Fit The Narrative
- Trump has openly removed officials who publish data or science that contradict his preferred narrative.
- That pattern signals a broader effort to replace independent expertise with politically aligned actors.
Pressure On The Fed Risks Market Confidence
- Trump has pushed to exert control over the Federal Reserve and criticized Jerome Powell for not cutting rates.
- Intervening politically in the Fed risks global market alarm and undermines central-bank independence.
CDC Shakeup And Mass Resignations
- The CDC director was effectively pushed out after refusing to sign off on guidance she deemed unscientific.
- Her departure triggered mass resignations and legal disputes over who can lawfully remove a Senate-confirmed official.