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expedition32today at 5:51 PM1 replyview on HN

Is US Congress actually doing anything or do they just stand by and let Trump do whatever he likes?

My own country's parliament is having more debates about the Iranian war and we're just sending one warship to Cyprus!


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tartuffe78today at 6:38 PM

Trump has mastered the bully pulpit and his steadfast popularity with his base to threaten any Republican who gets out of line by endorsing a primary challenger. This has been effective in replacing anyone who challenges him, and scaring the rest into line.