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What is the current state of US politics?
Here’s a concise snapshot as of October 16, 2026 (U.S.):
Who’s in charge
- President: Donald J. Trump (sworn in January 20, 2025). Republicans control both chambers of the 119th Congress; Mike Johnson is House Speaker and John Thune is Senate Majority Leader. ([usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov/presidents?utmsource=openai))
What’s happening right now
- Midterms are less than three weeks away on Tuesd