As is common following presidential elections, in 2025, Washington, DC [has been undergoing] significant changes – a new White House, a reshuffled cabinet, shifts in party control of the Senate, and the arrival of several new members in the political sphere. Such change can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to a city often criticized for its lack of progress. Republicans [now] have control of both chambers of Congress and the White House following the reelection of Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States. This [is enabling] them to leverage legislative procedures to fast-track bills without needing a supermajority of 60 votes, ensuring that they can promote the president’s agenda, both at the agency level and through Congress. The expected top-down approach will shape the political landscape moving forward.
Read more in the January/February 2025 issue of Innovations®.