Democrats look to lay minefield for Trump agenda during lame-duck session

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Facing the loss of control of the Senate and executive branch, the Democrats are looking to lay a minefield to stop President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda during their lame-duck session.

The Democrats lost control of the Senate and White House after last week’s elections and don’t appear to be on track to win back the House. They are now looking to lay the groundwork to impede Trump’s agenda in any way possible in their final two months in control before the Republicans seize the vaunted trifecta.

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