The American people have spoken. The Republican Party (GOP), revamped over the past decade to reflect the unmistakable imprint of President-elect Donald J. Trump, will be the party in power, controlling the White House and (likely) both chambers of the US Congress. The election results empower the Trump-led GOP to pursue an agenda that picks up where Trump left off four years ago, diverging sharply from the Biden presidency in both tone and substance. It will be an agenda prioritizing border security, regulatory reform, the extension of low tax rates, domestic energy production and an “America First” approach to trade and foreign policy that is sure to have the United States’ traditional partners and allies on edge.
With the 2024 elections behind us, and President-elect Trump’s inauguration roughly 70 days away, we analyze the potential priorities of the incoming administration and the 119th Congress, as well as what remains for lawmakers between now and the end of 2024.
