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White House Counsel Briefs Trump Staff for 2026 Democratic Oversight

5/6/2026

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White House Counsel’s Office gave 30-minute briefings to President Donald Trump’s staff on congressional oversight.
The briefings aim to ready the administration for a Democratic majority after the 2026 midterms, as a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval at 38 % and disapproval at 62 %.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has waged war with Iran, sparked an energy crisis, invaded Venezuela, removed thousands of employees, and targeted opponents.

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White House Counsel’s Office gave 30-minute briefings to President Donald Trump’s staff on congressional oversight.
The briefings aim to ready the administration for a Democratic majority after the 2026 midterms, as a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval at 38 % and disapproval at 62 %.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has waged war with Iran, sparked an energy crisis, invaded Venezuela, removed thousands of employees, and targeted opponents.