GOP Control: Trump Era and Its Impacts on Congress

With Donald Trump's election, the Republican Party gains control of both Congressional houses. This control is anticipated to support an agenda focusing on tax cuts and reduced federal governance. Meanwhile, the current divided Congress faces pressing budgetary and borrowing challenges, leading to potential pivotal decisions in the 'lame duck' session.

Donald Trump's election as President-elect marks a significant shift, with the Republican Party capturing both chambers of Congress. This control, as projected by Decision Desk HQ, sets the stage for Trump to pursue his policy goals, starting with cutting taxes and minimizing federal oversight.

Republicans have already secured a majority in the Senate, with Edison Research indicating a 52-46 lead. Additionally, Decision Desk HQ predicts they will hold at least 218 seats in the House. This majority gives the GOP a strategic advantage as Trump's policies typically favor such legislative environments.

The current Congress must address year-end funding deadlines to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday period and manage borrowing limits to avoid a debt default. With a thin Republican House majority showing internal disagreements, potential temporary solutions could pave the way for decisions by Trump's administration in early 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)