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Congressional Democrats are signaling an aggressive oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration, its allies, and incoming personnel if they regain the majority this midterm election cycle. While some Democratic lawmakers like Representative Robert Garcia and Senator Elissa Slotkin argue intense oversight is essential to check executive power, Republicans argue these warnings amount to political intimidation and "lawfare" aimed at deterring public service. FOX News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin speaks with FOX News contributor Ben Domenech to examine what a shifting balance of power on Capitol Hill would mean for day-to-day governance in Washington. Amid shifting poll numbers and ongoing debate over Florida's rising cost of living, the battle for the governor's mansion reaches its final stretch. Republican nominee and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins to discuss his platform for lowering insurance rates and property taxes, addresses opponent David Jolly’s decision to decline debates,…
Congressional Democrats are signaling an aggressive oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration, its allies, and incoming personnel if they regain the majority this midterm election cycle. While some Democratic lawmakers like Representative Robert Garcia and Senator Elissa Slotkin argue intense oversight is essential to check executive power, Republicans argue these warnings amount to political intimidation and "lawfare" aimed at deterring public service. FOX News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin speaks with FOX News contributor Ben Domenech to examine what a shifting balance of power on Capitol Hill would mean for day-to-day governance in Washington. Amid shifting poll numbers and ongoing debate over Florida's rising cost of living, the battle for the governor's mansion reaches its final stretch. Republican nominee and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins to discuss his platform for lowering insurance rates and property taxes, addresses opponent David Jolly’s decision to decline debates,…
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