The article examines how the Republican-led Congress is willingly ceding its powers to the Trump administration, particularly through a recent spending bill that allows the White House more control over federal funds.

The head of USPS, Louis DeJoy, has signed an agreement allowing the DOGE team, associated with Elon Musk, to assist in finding efficiencies at the Postal Service, amid concerns about employee data protection and the implications for mail service reliability.

Congress has omitted billions for local projects in a stopgap funding measure, limiting federal spending power at the start of Trump's second term.

Donald Trump has announced a shift in the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, aiming to cut government jobs. This initiative has faced scrutiny amid legal investigations regarding Musk's role and authority.

Donald Trump's partisan address to Congress highlighted his accomplishments and controversial policies, drawing a firm line against Democrats and reflecting a deeply divided political landscape.