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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Lauren Gambino

In the wilderness: Democrats struggle to navigate the politics of new Trump era

Trump embraces his wife, Melania, after taking the oath of office at the US Capitol on 20 January.
Trump embraces his wife, Melania, after taking the oath of office at the US Capitol on 20 January. Photograph: Shawn Thew/AP

In the end, Donald Trump has Democrats to thank for delivering the first legislative victory of his second term.

Hours after he was sworn into office, a dozen Senate Democrats joined all Republicans in approving a bill that would require the detention and deportation of migrants accused of theft-related crimes. Moments later, the chamber unanimously confirmed their colleague, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, to be Trump’s secretary of state.

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