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Donald The Lame Duck

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-11-03
Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas The Straits Times · 2026-11-03

“Analysts warn that Trump as a “lame duck” president could be the most vengeful Trump of all.”

Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas if Republicans lose midterms Dawn · 2026-11-03

“Analysts warn that Trump as a “lame duck” president could be the most vengeful Trump of all.”

Politics · 11 matching articles from 7 outlets · 2026-11-04
Democrats win control of US Senate in midterms as Trump branded ‘lame duck’ Evening Standard · 2026-11-04

“…n Ossoff, who won re-election in Georgia which had been a top Republican target, told supporters: “In sweeping and decisive victories the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J…”

‘LAWYER UP’: Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath Fox News · 2026-11-04

“Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has said he plans to force a vote on his own resolution to impeach the secretary when lawmakers return for the lame-duck session.”

The Democrats have won control of Congress. What now? ABC News (AU) · 2026-11-04

“Lame duck session The new Congress will not be sworn in until January 3.”

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Trump’s hubris and failure get their voter payback Washington Examiner · 2026-11-04
Politics · 6 matching articles from 6 outlets · 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-04
American democracy has spoken but will Donald Trump listen? ABC News (AU) · 2026-11-04

“Anyone who thinks Donald Trump is now a lame duck president does so at their own peril.”

Trump’s fate in balance as US midterm elections put House, Senate up for grabs South China Morning Post · 2026-11-03

“Trump’s fate in balance as US midterm elections put House, Senate up for grabs Will Donald Trump become a lame-duck president?”

What happened to Trump in his last midterm elections? The Independent · 2026-11-03

“They will also have the power to block Trump’s legislative agenda, rendering him a lame duck reliant on executive orders to try to get his goals met.”

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Politics · 4 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-11-02
Trump touts Washington reflecting pool as US midterm battle reaches finale Dawn · 2026-11-02

“The loss of total Republican control would push him toward lame-duck status, with high inflation at home and the war against Iran still weighing on his presidency.”

Trump touts reflecting pool as US midterm battle reaches finale Dawn · 2026-11-02

“The loss of total Republican control would push him toward lame-duck status, with high inflation at home and the war against Iran still weighing on his presidency.”

Trump makes final US midterm pitch at troubled Reflecting Pool The Straits Times · 2026-11-02

“The loss of total Republican control would push him toward lame-duck status, with high inflation at home and the war against Iran still weighing on his presidency.”

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Politics · 3 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-11-04
Watch: Jon Ossoff takes aim at ‘failed lame duck’ Trump in Georgia Senate victory speech The Independent · 2026-11-04

“Showing now | News 00:44 Watch: Jon Ossoff takes aim at ‘failed lame duck’ Trump in Georgia Senate victory speech Jon Ossoff said his midterms election win is proof “the American people have rejected the failed lame duck president Donald J.”

Rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff’s reelection fuels presidential prospects The Hindu · 2026-11-04

““In sweeping and decisive victories, the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption and incompetence of the failed lame duck President Donald J.”

Sen. Jon Ossoff defeats GOP Rep. Mike Collins to hold a key Democratic seat in Georgia The Independent · 2026-11-04

“Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate’s youngest member to the forefront of his party’s national stars as it looks to stymie President Donald Trump in his final White House years.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-11-04
Democrats secure major wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress Evening Standard · 2026-11-04

“Mr Ossoff told supporters: “In sweeping and decisive victories the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J Trump.”

Democrats secure early wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress Evening Standard · 2026-11-04

“Mr Ossoff told supporters: “In sweeping and decisive victories the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J Trump.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-26 to 2026-10-29
Trump savages ‘total loser’ Bill Maher in 1,300-word rant after Karoline Leavitt appearance The Independent · 2026-10-29

“During his show, Maher said that Trump had the “lowest approval rating of any midterm candidate ever,” poked fun at the president’s comments about Senator Jon Husted’s body and asked Leavitt what Trump could be like during the “lame-duck” phase of his…”

Trump savages ‘total loser’ Bill Maher in 1,300 word rant after Karoline Leavitt appearance The Independent · 2026-10-26

“During his show, Maher said that Trump had the “lowest approval rating of any midterm candidate ever,” poked fun at the president’s comments about Senator Jon Husted’s body and asked Leavitt what Trump could be like during the “lame-duck” phase of his…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-04
Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground Fox News · 2026-11-04

“Brown could be sworn in during the lame-duck session, potentially changing the Senate’s voting math before the new Congress convenes.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-04
Democrats secure early wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress Evening Standard · 2026-11-04

“Mr Ossoff told supporters: “In sweeping and decisive victories the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J Trump.”

Trump's Enduring Influence

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-04
We’ve seen peak Trump, but the next two years will be a rocky ride The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-11-04

“The other dimension to the election that will colour the way Congress and the administration operate, regardless of the outcome, is that Trump will essentially be a lame duck president.”

Republicans Lose Seat In Guam Election

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-03
Democrats get the first Election Day flip: Republicans lose seat in Guam... but Trump has a reason to celebrate Daily Mail · 2026-11-03

“'If we do fall short in the midterms, it's not because of the president's lack of trying or lack of effort.' Throughout his many campaign stops, Trump has urged supporters at his rallies to act like he is on the ballot, because although his name is not, his…”

Election Day Battle Begins

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-03
Election Day and the Battle to Come Mother Jones · 2026-11-03

“A success on either side will be a signal that President Donald Trump’s push to impose a corrupt, kleptocratic, authoritarian regime on the United States is being thwarted by the American public.”

UsChina Relations Improving

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-03
The US-China thaw may not outlive the Trump era Semafor · 2026-11-03

“Andy’s view The prospect of steep losses for Republicans in today’s midterms and the lame-duck presidency that ensues regardless raise a fundamental question about the outlook for a budding US-China détente.”

US Midterms Impact Asia-Pacific Relations

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-03
War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific Al Jazeera · 2026-11-03

“Many want to see “enormous changes” during the rest of President Donald Trump’s term, analysts say, from the war on Iran to his policies on trade and tariffs.”

Democrats Post-Election Powers

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
Democrats eye post-election powers Semafor · 2026-11-02

“If polls are to be believed, then a sweeping Democratic victory could render US President Donald Trump a “super-lame duck,” forecaster Nate Silver told Ezra Klein, potentially triggering a succession process that Trump managed to stave off following his 2020…”

US Midterm Elections Races

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter? The Guardian · 2026-11-02

“A Democratic victory in either chamber would significantly constrain Trump’s ability to advance his domestic agenda and hasten the president’s decline into “lame duck” status.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
New poll predicts doomsday scenario for Republicans in all seven toss-up Senate races as Trump eyes scapegoat Daily Mail · 2026-11-02

“'If we do fall short in the midterms, it's not because of the president's lack of trying or lack of effort.' Throughout his many campaign stops, Trump has urged supporters at his rallies to act like he is on the ballot, because although his name is not, his…”

Republicans Earned Rout

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
Republicans Have Earned a Rout The Bulwark · 2026-11-02

“Maybe some GOP senators would find their spines after the midterms, even with a Republican Senate majority, if the lame-duck president was reduced and humiliated by a big loss in the House.”

Democracy Improvement Initiatives

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
Participation and education might help our democracy out of the doldrums The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-11-02

“Jon Fogarty, North Avoca By Wednesday (AEST), I hope to find America has done the right thing and turned President Donald Trump into President Donald (lame) Duck.”

US midterm elections outlook

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-01
Are the US midterms going to see a blue wave of Democrats winning seats – or a blue flood? The Guardian · 2026-11-01

““Donald Trump nationalised these races, and now they’ll lose seats because of it,” said Michael Steele, a former chair of the Republican National Committee.”

Indian-Origin Candidates Us Midterm Elections

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-01
Who are the Indian-origin candidates in U.S. midterm elections? The Hindu · 2026-11-01

“He has criticised President Donald Trump’s policies as “utterly destructive”, described him as a “lame duck”, and said Democrats would prevail in the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.”

Energy Secretary Isolated Over Net Zero

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-01
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh isolated as PM and Chancellor row back from Net Zero Daily Mail · 2026-11-01

“A source said: 'A lame duck Donald promises to be challenging, so the priority is "power sovereignty" and "cheap energy".”

Duck Dynasty Scandal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-31
Trumpiana: Duck duck, Trick or treat? Quack quack! Times of India · 2026-10-31

“A lame lame duck or a growling tiger, what would Donald be?Nearing the end of his blistering 32 day blitz across largely Republican red America, Donald Trump was in a mighty blue funk as the day of midterm reckoning came closing in.”

CanadaUs Tensions Persistent

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-31
No matter what happens in the midterms, Canada-U.S. tensions are likely to remain Toronto Star · 2026-10-31

“Presidents have a lot of power over foreign policy and Trump — unhappy with being seen as a lame duck in the final stretch of his term — may be even more motivated to use it.”

Nate Silver Updates Election Forecast

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Top pollster Nate Silver makes major update to how he sees the midterm elections unfolding The Independent · 2026-10-30

“If Democrats do retake the House and the Senate, it would render him a lame duck, powerless to pass his legislative agenda and under investigation by emboldened Democrats on Capitol Hill.”

Midterm Elections Forecast

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Republicans are bracing for Democratic blowout on Tuesday: ‘It could be quite a brutal evening’ The Independent · 2026-10-30

“Around 40 million Americans have already cast their ballots in this year’s midterms, which will have major repercussions for the second half of Trump’s final term and could render him a lame duck, powerless to pass his legislative agenda and under…”

Midterm Elections Impact Trump Era

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era Toronto Star · 2026-10-30

“A decade after he began to remake the Republican Party in his image, President Donald Trump is facing the prospect of a voter rebellion Tuesday that could force conservatives to rethink their undying allegiance to the 80-year-old lame-duck leader and his…”

Donald Trump Post Midterms

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
What Donald Trump will do after the midterms – lose or lose The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-10-30

“The day Trump declares he will retire is the day he formally becomes a lame duck.”

Trump's Political Influence Wanes

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-29
Are the midterms the beginning of the end of the Trump political project? ABC News (AU) · 2026-10-29

“But will Republicans in the future be keen to embrace the Trump political project, or will they be keeping their distance the moment he's seen as a lame duck president?”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-28
The bottomless depths of Donald Trump’s midterm rally bigotry The Guardian · 2026-10-28

“As power slips inexorably from Trump’s grasp, as it must for all lame duck presidents, how much more desperate and extreme can he become?”

Daylight Saving Time Push

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07 to 2026-10-08
Daylight saving time fight isn't over as House GOP presses Senate to end clock-turning forever Fox News · 2026-10-08

“But that will have to contend with an already stacked lame-duck schedule that will be heavily dictated by the outcome of the Nov. 3 election.”

Trump's daylight saving push gets new pressure campaign from House GOP leaders Fox News · 2026-10-07

“But that will have to contend with an already stacked lame-duck schedule that will be heavily dictated by the outcome of the Nov. 3 election.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-06
Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack woman running against Darline Graham in South Carolina The Independent · 2026-10-06

“The Human Rights Campaign labeled Trump’s comments as “sad, disgusting, pathetic diatribes” before calling him a “lame duck president with record-low approvals.””

Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina NBC News · 2026-10-06

“The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy organization, blasted Trump’s remarks, calling them “the sad, disgusting, pathetic diatribes of a lame duck president with record-low approvals.””

Trump's UN Speech Controversies

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-26
In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump | Steve Bloomfield The Guardian · 2026-09-26

“He has in effect been a lame duck for the past two years, since his disastrous snap election in 2024 left him without a majority.”

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN The Straits Times · 2026-09-18

““Iran isn’t about to let him off the hook here while they have so much leverage to damage him in the midterms and make him a lame duck,””

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-19
Why the House let out early: a matter of debate as Johnson says chamber has 'done its work' Fox News · 2026-09-19

“He’ll be a Member in the lame duck session through early January.”

Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again ABC News (US) · 2026-09-15

“The move to kick the can on government funding and delay a potential budget reconciliation bill means both items could be at the top of a large pile of priorities facing lawmakers in the lame duck session.”

Trump's $5,000 Voter Payout Plan

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-09-10
US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech The Guardian · 2026-09-10

““Tonight only confirmed that the president is a lame duck failure who is dragging his party toward defeat,””

Trump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms | First Thing The Guardian · 2026-09-10

““Tonight only confirmed that the president is a lame duck failure who is dragging his party toward defeat,””

US Midterm Elections

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-26
What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter? The Guardian · 2026-10-26

“A Democratic victory in either chamber would significantly constrain Trump’s ability to advance his domestic agenda and hasten the president’s decline into “lame duck” status.”

Republican Divide Over Israel

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-26
Republicans race to avoid a civil war over Israel Semafor · 2026-10-26

“And as Trump nears his lame-duck era, partisans on both sides of the Israel debate are watching every 2028 hopeful, including Vance.”

Us Elections Polls Analysis

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-24
'All hat and no cattle': Trump may be routed at next week's polls - and I think it could be a calamity... for the Democrats, writes JUSTIN WEBB Daily Mail · 2026-10-24

“There are others too who might be willing to shake up the Republicans and thrust aside their ageing president – who'll be something of a lame duck if Congress blocks or delays his domestic agenda – and the obvious candidates to replace him in 2028, the…”

Trump Merchandise Store Closures

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-24
Trump merchandise stores are shutting down across the country. ‘He has peaked’ The Independent · 2026-10-24

“But other retailers are not so optimistic and find themselves confronting a challenging political reality: the president is an unpopular lame duck with no reelection campaign on the horizon to fuel sales.”

Trump's Legacy Of World Division

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-24
As Trump’s time runs out, this could be his most dangerous legacy: a world divided into three | Steve Bloomfield The Guardian · 2026-10-24

“An 80-year-old lame duck leader fated to limp towards the finish line unable to pass any legislation and threatened by two chaotic years of investigations into his alleged corruption.”

TRUMP Meme Coin Dinner Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-22
Democrats Demand “Unredacted Log” of Attendees at $TRUMP Meme Coin Dinner Mother Jones · 2026-10-22

“The gala, scheduled for Nov. 22, would be held during a GOP-controlled lame duck Congress.”

French Riots and Their Fallout

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-19
France protests latest: Macron says ‘we all feel anger and shame’ after ‘unprecedented violence’ prompts 2,000 arrests The Independent · 2026-10-19

“…but with a hung parliament hardly able to pass a budget and the very fabric of of the nation unravelling, this lame duck - who once promised so much with his unifying project of a radical centre - has been, and is, reacting in all the wrong ways to the…”

President Apocalypse

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-18
President Apocalypse The Intercept · 2026-10-18

“With Democrats campaigning on ending the war, advocates want them to put their money where their mouth is and risk a lame-duck shutdown.”

Trump Lame Duck Speculation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-18
If Trump becomes a lame duck, surely countries like Australia can say what we really think? | Zoe Daniel The Guardian · 2026-10-18

“In two weeks, Donald Trump faces his moment of truth; transformational midterm elections that will drastically influence the rest of his presidency, for better or for worse.”

California Govenor Boosts AI Regulation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run Al Jazeera · 2026-10-17

““He is in a lame duck period here,” says Alex Hanna, director of research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), unsure that the measures will pass in the remainder of his term.”

Eliot Cohen On American War Losses

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
Eliot Cohen on Why America Keeps Losing Wars It Should Win Persuasion · 2026-10-17

“Now he is facing a terrible shellacking in his second-term midterms, about to be a huge lame duck, and a big part of the reason for that is an unpopular war of choice.”

Dems Opportunity On Iran War

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It? The Intercept · 2026-10-17

“Democratic leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York have been cagey about their strategy on Iran for the lame-duck period before the next Congress is sworn in on January 3.”

Trump FDA Nominee Vaccine Policy Role

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-15
Trump FDA nominee played key role in overhaul of childhood vaccine policy Semafor · 2026-10-15

“The Senate health committee did not vote on whether to advance Overton to the Senate floor before departing earlier this month, leaving the decision for the lame duck session.”

Corporate America And Politics Post-election

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-15
Why corporate America needs one playbook for a divided Washington after November Fox News · 2026-10-15

“Any plan that assumes he will spend two years as a quiet lame duck is hoping for a president who has never existed.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
Judge orders Trump to cancel his fawning 'Love Me' taxpayer-funded TV ads Daily Mail · 2026-10-12

“Many Republican insiders in Washington are privately bracing for a major Democratic wave to sweep them out of power in Congress, leaving Trump a lame duck president for his final two years in office.”

Trump Wins Election 2024

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11
Why Donald Trump won in 2024 Noahpinion · 2026-10-11

“And Trump’s approval rating just drifts lower and lower: Trump will probably lose the midterms, and become a lame duck president, spamming increasingly grandiose, unworkable executive orders while battling a stream of Congressional investigations.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-10
Trump appoints Katie Bailey as new chief White House liaison to Congress Washington Examiner · 2026-10-10

“With both the House and the Senate out of session through Election Day, returning for a post-election lame-duck session in mid-November, the White House could be anticipating a raucous return.”

Ontario Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Here's one place where Doug Ford definitely should not be shooting his mouth off Toronto Star · 2026-10-08

“The ploy paid off, yielding a thumping majority at a time when Justin Trudeau was our lame duck prime minister.”

Midterm Elections Stakes

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
HUGH HEWITT: The midterms are one month out — you need to know the stakes Fox News · 2026-10-08

“A lame duck Congress run by Republicans could try and pass a three-year defense appropriation, but if it can’t get that done between November 4, 2026, and January 3, 2027, the American military will be subject again to the sort of national security self-harm…”

Trump Blames Canada

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Trump may be gearing up to blame Canada for GOP midterm losses National Post · 2026-10-08

“Christopher Sands, director of the Center for Canadian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, is not worried about the “gloves coming off” as Trump enters his lame-duck phase.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Trump makes dramatic U-turn and promises not to use taxpayer money to fund fawning 'Love Me' TV ads Daily Mail · 2026-10-06

“Many Republican insiders in Washington are privately bracing for a major Democratic wave to sweep them out of power in Congress, leaving Trump a lame duck president for his final two years in office.”

Trump Midterm Campaign Blitz

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans? The Guardian · 2026-10-04

““He needs attention like Norma Desmond and that’s who he’s become here at the nadir of his presidency as he moves from king of the hill into decrepit lame duck.”

Trump Criticism In Canada

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Joel Kotkin: Hating Trump is natural. Destroying Canada’s future to get back at him is borderline insane National Post · 2026-10-04

“Trump is on the way out, becoming what we call “a lame duck.””

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
'Unapologetic' Trump brazenly defends using $5.5MILLION of taxpayers' money to fund fawning 'Love Me' TV ads... and he's set to spend even more Daily Mail · 2026-10-02

“Many Republican insiders in Washington are privately bracing for a major Democratic wave to sweep them out of power in Congress, leaving Trump a lame duck president for his final two years in office.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
The shifting Senate map: From the Politics Desk NBC News · 2026-10-02

“Plus, Kristen Welker examines the headwinds facing the GOP as President Donald Trump kicks off his midterm tour. — Adam Wollner The shifting Senate map By Bridget Bowman A big move today from a leading Republican super PAC underscores the increasingly tough…”

US Infrastructure Deal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
Here’s what’s in the bipartisan megabill meant to allow the US to build again Washington Examiner · 2026-10-02

““Folding our hand now or in the lame duck makes no sense when we can keep working on this and, in a few more months, have a much better deal that works for everyone,””

Energy For Data Centers

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Daily on Energy: A BAAJA Blast for data centers Washington Examiner · 2026-10-01

““Folding our hand now or in the lame duck makes no sense when we can keep working on this and, in a few more months, have a much better deal that works for everyone,””

Trump Iran War Bill Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Congress is hiding Trump’s $45 billion Iran war bill until after you vote Washington Examiner · 2026-09-30

“In practical terms, the war-funding decision has been placed in the lame-duck session, after voters have made their choices and cannot react to them.”

Midterm Elections Analysis

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
MAGA darling Ann Coulter delivers devastating verdict for Republicans on midterm elections: 'bloodbath' Daily Mail · 2026-09-30

“Many Republican insiders in Washington are privately bracing for a major Democratic wave to sweep them out of power in Congress, leaving Trump a lame duck president for his final two years in office.”

Trump Support Eroding

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Donald Trump's Maga cult is finally crumbling | Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian · 2026-09-29

“But Trump is a lame duck now.”

Impeachment Discussion For Trump

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Impeaching Trump a third time would be ‘setting a standard,’ Khanna says Washington Examiner · 2026-09-27

““Because it’s not about Donald Trump, he’s going to be a lame duck and, in my view, largely increasingly irrelevant.”

Trump Presidency at Risk

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
After the Blue Wave: Trump’s presidency stares down an early end Washington Examiner · 2026-09-27

“There’s reason to suspect Trump will have little leverage left to plug these holes in the lame-duck stretch of his presidency.”

Midterm Elections Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Trump waves off Republican breaks as midterm grows closer Washington Examiner · 2026-09-27

““The most interesting period for Republicans is going to be after this election when Trump is truly a lame duck,””

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes The Guardian · 2026-09-26

““We’re headed for a collision between a lame duck who has no respect for the constitutional norms and an opposition that may have some power to hold him accountable.”

Trump Disapproval Ratings Rise

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Trump’s disapproval ratings are hitting historic levels ahead of the midterms The Independent · 2026-09-25

“But Trump is now a lame duck, like Bush was in 2006, when Democrats gained control of both chambers by flipping 31 seats in the House and five in the Senate, along with two seats won by independents who caucused with them.”

Russia Energy Threats

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
A week of warnings reveals Europe's dangerous new reality ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-25

“Germany's lame duck The European warnings came as the far right, pro-Russian Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party made more gains in state elections in Germany last weekend and the support for the centre right party of Chancellor Friedrich Merz collapsed.”

Trump Narrative Versus Reality

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
When Trump’s narrative meets voters’ realities The Guardian · 2026-09-25

“There is also a world in which they endure a painful rejection by voters and lose control of both congressional chambers, leaving Trump to serve out his second term as a lame duck in the White House.”

Energy Permitting Reform Progress

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
Daily on Energy: Where permitting reform stands Washington Examiner · 2026-09-24

““If they think that the administration is going to freeze these concessions until the lame duck, they are severely mistaken.””

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
Republicans begin to turn on Trump, blasting him for Iran war, oil prices and unpopular policies The Independent · 2026-09-22

“With the midterm elections just six weeks away, a growing number of Republican elected officials and candidates are distancing themselves from — and in some cases openly breaking with — President Donald Trump.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
‘Stop the bleeding’? A Trump move to stop the diesel spike could hurt all of us The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-22

“…f from high prices might save a few seats and help protect Trump from the inevitability of a lame-duck second half to his presidency Areas close to the refineries might get lower prices, but the rest of the country would probably experience even higher…”

Us Foreign Policy Shifts

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage The Guardian · 2026-09-21

“He would become that most pitied of political animals, the lame duck.”

Us Presidential Transition

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
Against Trump, should Carney play the waiting game? Toronto Star · 2026-09-19

“But if he fails, then he will be a lame-duck president.”

Congressional Debate Over Official Ap…

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Bill Cassidy lets loose over RFK Jr. confirmation vote in final lame duck days in Congress Washington Examiner · 2026-09-18

“The Louisiana senator, who lost his reelection primary after President Donald Trump endorsed his challenger, Rep.”

Trump Presidency Influence

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Why GOP Candidates Are Ignoring Trump The Dispatch · 2026-09-18

“He's just about to be a lame duck president, and, and the party is trying to move on in fits and starts.”

Airplane Crash Victims Advocacy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy Toronto Star · 2026-09-15

“Cruz said he hopes Congress will be able to pass a bill during the lame duck session that will follow November’s elections.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Trump adviser warns time running out on crypto bill Semafor · 2026-09-15

““It’s tough to pass things in a lame-duck period; it’s tough to pass things towards the end of the administration.””

Gavin Newsoms Presidential Ambitions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-13
Commentary: Gavin Newsom is a lame duck. Can his presidential hopes still take flight? Los Angeles Times · 2026-09-13

“Gavin Newsom, the California governor who loves to heckle Donald Trump and talk about the “big swings” he’s taken at policy while in office, is now a lame duck.”

Trump's Republican Midterm Convention

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-11
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention The Guardian · 2026-09-11

“Sweeping losses for the Republican party could effectively turn Trump into a lame duck for his final two years in the White House.”

Trump Election Impact

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-05
What Trump's latest slump means for the midterms Silver Bulletin · 2026-09-05

“If you think about a presidential map where you have Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on the ballot in every state, it would be impossible to imagine Kamala Harris losing Maine but winning Ohio.”

Trump's Potential Successor

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
Victor Davis Hanson: What Happens to MAGA When Trump Is Gone? The Free Press · 2026-09-04

“After all, the returning but lame-duck Trump had just four years left as president.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-26
U.S. was engaged in economic warfare against Canada. Good on Carney for standing up to them Toronto Star · 2026-08-26

“Their stinging blow would prepare for the midterm election knockout, which would reduce Trump to a lame-duck president.”

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