Does Congress Even Matter Anymore?
About this episode
The episode discusses the declining effectiveness and public perception of Congress under President Trump.
Americans have a pretty dismal view of Congress. Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate are seen as ineffective and a much diminished power under President Trump. Last year, for example, Congress passed a record low number of laws while President Trump issued the most executive orders in modern history.
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