Congress vs. President: Lawmakers Seek Power After Trump's First Year

U.S. lawmakers return to work facing a critical question: can Congress reclaim its authority? This follows President Donald Trump's first year, which critics describe as a steady shift of power toward the White House. Now, members of both parties are debating how to reassert Congress's constitutional role. The issue spans foreign policy, spending, and oversight. Some senators want stricter control over tariffs. Others seek to limit presidential authority to launch nuclear weapons. There is also a push for more vigorous investigation of the executive branch. This effort faces political challenges. The president's party controls both chambers of Congress, complicating bipartisan action. Furthermore, recent decades have seen power flow to the presidency regardless of which party holds it. The coming months will test whether Congress can translate this debate into action and redefine its relationship with a powerful president.