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Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University

Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it’s giving away what remains to Trump

Where did Congress go? Julia Nikhinson/Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images

Republicans in Congress have been making behind-the-scenes efforts to pass major domestic legislation via the federal budget process. They include potential cuts to Medicaid and extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts.

But even though it’s Congress’ job to pass a budget and set tax policy, most media outlets have been content to frame key elements of the legislation as being driven not by Congress but by the president.

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