The Opinions Three Opinion Writers on Whether Congress Can Rein in Trump
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Sep 6, 2025 
Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for The New York Times, and fellow columnist David French join the discussion on the potential government shutdown. They explore whether Democrats should embrace a shutdown as a strategy, weighing its political risks and benefits. The duo also highlights Congress's diminishing power under Trump and its implications for governance. They delve into recent scandals, like the Epstein case, examining how they shape public perception and accountability in today's political landscape.
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Let Voters Feel The Cost Of Dysfunction
- Letting Republicans fail to govern may teach voters consequences.
- Bouie argues Democrats needn't bail out GOP dysfunction by rescuing funding deals they don't support.
Pocket Rescissions Deepen Distrust
- Trump's pocket rescissions make bipartisan funding deals harder to trust.
- Michelle Cottle notes unilateral clawbacks deepen Senate reluctance to cooperate.
Epstein Files Won't Go Away
- The Epstein files are a persistent problem the White House can't fully evade.
- Bouie says releasing or hiding those records will shape public accountability for Epstein-related questions.
