Well, that happened. Here’s the step-by-step guide to how Congress and the White House end this mess.
Jonathan Bernstein
Jonathan Bernstein is a political scientist who writes about American politics, especially the presidency, Congress, parties, and elections. Follow @jbplainblog
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