En las elecciones especiales de Tennessee, los republicanos evitaron una derrota total, pero enfrentan un cambio preocupante en la opinión pública a favor de los demócratas. Este giro se refleja en un aumento del apoyo demócrata en áreas rurales y en otras elecciones especiales, poniendo en peligro más escaños republicanos en la Cámara, con una alta participación de votantes demócratas.
At 300 days into the Trump administration, the Republican Senate has confirmed 216 of the 700 nominees of the president. There is a record of 53 withdrawals of nominations and diversity in gender and ethnic leadership positions is low.
Since Trump’s inauguration, the federalist struggle has intensified between red and blue states, clashing over issues such as abortion, redistricting, voting rights, vaccines, and immigration. The autonomy of conservative and liberal states is being challenged. Conflicts over undocumented immigrants and the militarization of police have generated tensions between Democratic states and cities.
The IRS has had six commissioners since January, including the replacement of Commissioner Long. A massive exodus of employees and civil servants is recorded. The staff cut affects taxpayer service. Concern grows over possible inadequate data management due to government pressures.
The confirmation process in the Senate under Trump shows slowness and lack of diversity, with a high proportion of white men confirmed. Despite an increase in pace, the possibility of unilateral changes in the Senate to speed up the process is raised, although procedural and political obstacles persist.
