Republicans on the Edge: Congress Looms as Democrats Seize Power
With only weeks left in control, GOP lawmakers return to Capitol Hill amid a midterm backlash they blame on tough immigration policies.
Republicans have only weeks left in control of Congress as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill for the first time since the midterm elections, a reversal of fortune that follows Democratic victories set to reshape the balance of power in Washington.
President Trump told 60 Minutes that his immigration policy may have been too tough and that it could have impacted the midterm results.
Senate Republicans are furious with President Trump and blame him for the loss of both chambers of Congress; the GOP’s to‑do list now focuses on funding the government, while Democrats say they do not expect a slowdown in deportations after Stephen Miller’s promotion.
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Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
Republicans have just weeks left of control of Congress. Here's what to expect. And, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, signaling his readiness to confront his opposition.
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Live updates: Congress returns with long to-do list; Miller takes over as White House chief
Congress returns to Washington after weeks away and a stunning reversal of fortune for Republicans in last week’s midterm election. Senate Republicans, in particular, are furious with President Trump, whom they blame for the loss of both chambers of Congress. And the to-do list for the GOP is potentially massive, including funding the government by…
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Trump told "60 Minutes" his immigration policy was too tough. Then he promoted Stephen Miller.
In a "60 Minutes" interview, President Trump acknowledged his immigration policy may have been "too tough" and could have impacted the midterm results. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on Stephen Miller's promotion to White House chief of staff.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Republicans have only weeks left in control of Congress.
- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill for the first time since the midterm elections.
- The midterm elections delivered Democratic victories that will reshape the balance of power in Washington in the new year.
- Congress returns to Washington after a reversal of fortune for Republicans in last week's midterm election.
- President Trump told "60 Minutes" that his immigration policy "may have been too tough."
- President Trump said his immigration policy may have been "too tough" and could have impacted the midterm results.
- Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
- Stephen Miller was appointed White House chief of staff by Donald Trump.
- Ross Douthat is a "60 Minutes" correspondent who interviewed President Trump.
- Aaron Navarro is a CBS News correspondent.
- Camilo Montoya-Galvez is a CBS News correspondent.
- Ed O'Keefe is a CBS News correspondent.
- Congress is the legislative body; Republicans have controlled both chambers.
- CBS News reported on the events.
- NPR reported on the events.
- The Hill reported on the events.
- Capitol Hill is in Washington.
- The midterm election took place last week.
- Senate Republicans are furious with President Trump and blame him for the loss of both chambers of Congress.
- The GOP's to-do list includes funding the government.
- Democrats are not expecting a slowdown in deportations after Stephen Miller's promotion.
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