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Jonathan Bernstein, Columnist

An Unrestrained Trump May End Up Trapping Himself

The Senate pushes back on war powers and a Fed nominee, while a White House purge might undercut the president’s clout. 

It’s only February.

Photographer: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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I’m not sure what the conventional wisdom is about the current health of Donald Trump’s presidency, but at least one version we’re hearing is a triumphant one: He has defeated impeachment and is now stronger than ever.