House Dems Strategize Roadblocks To Trump’s Agenda

Axios reports:

House Democrats are strategizing ways to put a damper on the Trump administration’s sweeping plans while their party still retains some control in Washington, Axios has learned.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash) said one plan is to propose a raft of executive orders President Biden could issue to “protect existing structures,” such as shielding career civil servants and Justice Department officials.

She also said lawmakers are working on getting funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, bipartisan infrastructure law, and CHIPS Act “out the door as quickly as possible.” The talks mainly involve members of the Progressive, Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific American and Equality caucuses, according to multiple lawmakers engaged in the discussions.

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