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What is the current state of US politics?
Here’s a concise snapshot as of October 21, 2026:
Who holds power
- President and Vice President: Donald J. Trump is the 47th U.S. president; JD Vance is vice president. ([usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov/presidents?utmsource=openai))
- Congress: Republicans narrowly control both chambers in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Mike Johnson is House speaker and is defending a paper‑thin GOP majority; John