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Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win
White House counsel Will Scharf's team is examining what Trump can legally do alone, while the White House calls reports of the plan a false media narrative.
On air: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Japan Today: “Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win”, with reporting from Aaj English TV, The Star and Daily Waadaa.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:02 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Congress, White House, Democrats, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump: 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats win Congress (November 1).
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- Japan TodayTrump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win
- Aaj English TVTrump White House prepares to govern without Congress if Democrats win - World - Aaj English TV November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- The StarTrump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Daily WaadaaTrump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe plan is to keep advancing major parts of the agenda through executive action.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorDoes this touch me, or just people in marble buildings?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPossibly. Trump wants to change grant rules so political appointees have more say over which programs get taxpayer money.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPolls favor Democrats in the House, and the Senate is too close to call.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd the White House calls this a false media narrative? The one it spent months preparing?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt does. It also plans to ask the Justice Department what Trump can do without Congress, and how to defend it in court.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhat happens next?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTuesday's vote. Trump says he could issue vetoes for a month or two before reaching compromises. A false narrative with a calendar is rather advanced.
The story so far
- Democrats hold 10-point lead over GOP in battle for Congress: Poll · The Hill
- House Democrats' 'deterrence message' on Trump jobs could backfire · Fox News
- Congress is the biggest loser of the midterms, whoever wins · New York Post
- Obama stumps in Michigan as House control comes down to a few races · The Hill
- Zacharia's Halloween outfit post gets a price tag: $2,500 · New York Post
- Trump: 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats win Congress · The Hill
- Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats… (this story)
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