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What is the current state of US politics?
Here’s a concise snapshot as of October 26, 2026:
- Who’s in charge: Donald J. Trump is the 47th U.S. president; JD Vance is vice president. Republicans currently hold the White House and both chambers of Congress; the Senate majority is 53–47, while the House majority is narrow. ([usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov/presidents?utmsource=openai))
- Where we are in the cycle: The midterms are on Tuesday