FIRST HUNDRED DAYS: Here's what Americans want President Trump to focus on next
Congress establishes Trump's administration, initiates policy disputes following a 100-day dash
Citizens across Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C., and Michigan weigh in on the Trump Administration's initial 100 days in office.
The Senate, according to their own standards, churned out one of their most prolific periods in recent history as President Donald Trump's first 100 days drew to a close.
The Republican-dominated Senate, which resumed after a two-week break on Monday, verified all of Trump's top appointees, including contentious options like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
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The Senate functioned for 13 of the first 14 weeks, ending its longest consecutive session in 15 years. They confirmed 53 of Trump's nominees - outpacing President Joe Biden's 2021 confirmation rate and eclipsing 2017's pace.
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Despite considerable procedural hurdles from Democrats, many appointees received bipartisan backing. The GOP Senate also adopted two plans for Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
However, only five bills became law, partly due to Trump's reliance on executive orders and the Senate's emphasis on validating his team.
Two key laws were enacted: one to prevent a government shutdown and the Laken Riley Act.
Chad Pergram currently serves as a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C.
Interesting Facts
During President Trump's first term, he faced challenges in confirming nominees due to Democratic opposition in the Senate, and he primarily relied on executive actions.
In comparison, President Biden's administration saw fewer obstacles for his nominees in the Senate, thanks to stronger Democratic control during Biden's first 100 days. However, specific confirmation rates for both presidents' initial 100 days are difficult to compare without looking at official government reports or databases that track Senate confirmations.
- The health sector saw significant changes as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Health Secretary during President Trump's first 100 days.
- Political discussions in the Senate were dominated by the confirmation process of President Trump's appointees, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
- Despite Democratic opposition, the confirmation of President Trump's nominees was still a high priority for the Republican-dominated Senate, with 53 confirmations during his first 100 days, outpacing President Biden's 2021 rate.
- The Senate focused on both policy and legislation related to war-and-conflicts and general news, adopting two plans for President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
- In the realm of politics and legislation, the Senate managed to pass only five bills during President Trump's first 100 days, primarily due to his reliance on executive orders and the Senate's emphasis on confirming his team.
