Staff Reports
In the whirlwind world of American politics, it seems like all eyes are firmly on Trump. Recent chatter suggests that the former president has taken the reins through a flurry of executive actions, while it feels like Congress is stuck in neutral. It’s like watching a high-speed chase on television while your car stays frozen at a red light. Since the swearing-in of Congress two weeks before Trump stepped into office, viewers are asking: Where’s the action from Capitol Hill? With the 2024 presidential race heating up and Trump’s victory certified, one would expect to see Congress rolling out new legislation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has managed to keep his seat in the House, and congratulations are in order for him. However many folks are scratching their heads wondering what tools he’s bringing to this party Yes there was indeed an act passed but wasn’t that just a no-brainer? It should’ve been dusted off and passed ages ago Congress had control and now they seem slow to act Now that Trump is back in office real question remains Where are all ambitious bills? One would hope for a radical agenda including defunding certain federal departments or tackling foreign aid – endeavors that get conservative engines revving.
While Trump struts around making executive orders Congress finds itself in a tight position Sure Department of Justice looks fantastic on paper but when comes down to real power it’s Congress controlling the purse strings Trump’s executive orders remain temporary solutions If want to develop long-lasting changes need to get their act together to assert authority Complicating matters further fact various federal employee unions throwing litigation punches at initiatives often claiming constitutional violations It begs question Are members taking snooze or letting themselves be outmaneuvered by opposing side?
Additionally, Trump seems to play chess while still fumbling with checkers Lawsuits flying left and ight deep state throwing a tantrum trying to slow down the pace They seem forgotten gears government turns much faster not weighing endless litigation tactics Meanwhile some folks can’t quite understand why over 5 000 agents assigned January 6th investigation Sounds overkill raises eyebrows Instead taking steps ensure accountability some look distracted rather dig deep root issues.
Let’s also take a brief moment to address elephant room transparency Recently Chuck Schumer and other Democrats grumbled about shadow governments looking at obscure operations within the administration Ironically very congressmen who watched things unfold under Biden’s leadership now acting surprised that the American public want visibility of government actions are Baffling think concerned especially likes Elon Musk operate much transparency one could expect era social media Musk engages directly taking criticisms court public opinion while appears cower weight self-imposed secrecy.
In ca haotic environment, another government shutdown looms horizon With a couple of weeks left work slowly turning heads back to old habits and divisiveness Promises was made during campaigns yet nothing materialized Had ample time to pass substantive bills but there seems to be no rush to get anything door Meanwhile continues adroitly maneuver with orders could undo if doesn’t step up If remain passive may well find shouting What happened not-so-distant future So begs question Who seize moment shift gears back high-speed Race on!
