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Democrats Reform, Republicans Dismantle Agencies, Raise Debt

6/12/2026

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Democrats have pursued incremental reforms, preserving private insurance and passing infrastructure and climate bills through Congress.
The Republican Party has dismantled federal agencies through executive action, bypassing Congress and administrative law.
Republicans have undermined electoral norms, including the peaceful transfer of power.
Republicans have consolidated executive power and raised the national debt with tax cuts that favor the wealthy.

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Story summary

Democrats have pursued incremental reforms, preserving private insurance and passing infrastructure and climate bills through Congress.
The Republican Party has dismantled federal agencies through executive action, bypassing Congress and administrative law.
Republicans have undermined electoral norms, including the peaceful transfer of power.
Republicans have consolidated executive power and raised the national debt with tax cuts that favor the wealthy.