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Facing 2 years as a lame duck, what can Trump do to stay in control?

Trump's two-year lame-duck status raises questions about maintaining political control.

What happened: After midterm elections cost Republicans congressional control, President Donald Trump faces the rest of his term as a lame duck and constant resistance to his agenda. Why it matters: The loss is expected to steer the White House toward a more aggressive foreign policy and greater reliance on executive orders. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h
After midterm elections cost Republicans congressional control, President Donald Trump faces the rest of his term as a lame duck and constant resistance to his agenda.
The loss is expected to steer the White House toward a more aggressive foreign policy and greater reliance on executive orders.
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