Trump Agenda Faces Tough Fiscal Headwinds

The video discusses the challenges faced by the US Congress in passing legislation due to the increased deficit from tax cuts and the lack of a budget for the 2018 fiscal year. It highlights the polarization in Washington and the difficulty in advancing major legislation like infrastructure. The State of the Union address is expected to be a bipartisan effort, but Democrats are largely resistant, focusing on the upcoming midterm elections. The congressional agenda includes the need for another stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown, reflecting the broken state of Washington politics.

What is one of the main reasons Congress is finding it difficult to pass new legislation?

• A lack of interest in new policies

• A surplus in the national budget

• The increase in the deficit due to tax cuts

• Strong bipartisan support

How has the tax bill affected the legislative process in Washington?

• It has decreased the deficit significantly

• It has led to a surplus in the budget

• It has improved bipartisan cooperation

• It has increased polarization and made passing other legislation harder

What is the current stance of Democrats towards the President's initiatives?

• They are fully supportive

• They are mostly resistant and pushing back

• They are indifferent

• They are collaborating on all fronts

What is the significance of the upcoming midterm elections for Democrats?

• They have no impact on the political landscape

• They are irrelevant to current legislative challenges

• They provide an opportunity to gain control of the House and Senate

• They are expected to decrease Democratic influence

What is the likely immediate action Congress will take regarding government funding?

• Pass another short-term stopgap bill

• Completely shut down the government

• Implement a permanent funding solution

• Pass a long-term budget