Divided Congress's First Task: Tussle With Trump Over Shutdown
- Democrats Pelosi, Schumer to meet Trump and GOP leaders today
- Government shutdown awaits new House Democratic majority
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Congress returns to Washington Thursday with a new Democratic House majority gaining leverage over President Donald Trump -- and the partial government shutdown first on the list of problems to solve.
Nancy Pelosi, set to be elected House speaker when lawmakers convene at noon Thursday, will guide the Democrats’ opposition to Trump, possibly leading to impeachment. Senate Republicans will have a wider margin of control in their chamber, meaning easier confirmation of Trump’s executive branch nominees and judicial picks, including any Supreme Court vacancy that may emerge.