Is Trump aiming to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterms?: Here's how he prepares As the president travels the country to prevent Republicans from losing control of the Capitol, his top advisers have been operating for months in a very different scenario: a White House facing a Democratic majority and forced to govern through executive orders, executive orders and vetoes. The strategy ranges from immigration and tariffs to public spending, but also includes preparations to contain parliamentary investigations that may be launched against the administration. read more