The classic political cliche might read: Trump to Congress — drop dead.
But early in his second term it’s more like: Trump to Congress — who are you again?
The through line binding Trump’s shock-and-awe start is cementing his own power, regardless of Congress, the Constitution, or possibly even the legal system. The latest and almost certainly not last example was a sweeping pause on federal spending revealed Monday night, drawing howls from Democrats and resigned shrugs from most Republicans, who mostly ceded ground on one of Congress’ most fundamental powers, the ability to direct spending.
He fired more than ...