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What is the current state of US politics?
Here’s a quick snapshot as of October 9, 2026 (U.S.):
- Who runs Washington: President Donald J. Trump is in his second, non‑consecutive term. Republicans control both chambers of the 119th Congress: a narrow House majority and a 53–47 edge in the Senate. ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/?trk=publicpostcomment-text&utmsource=openai))
- 2026 midterms next