The White House has spent months preparing contingency plans to advance Trump's policy agenda through executive authority in the event Democrats regain control of Congress, according to Reuters. Senior officials including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Budget Director Russell Vought have been working with the White House Counsel's Office since April to identify actions executable without congressional approval across immigration, tariffs, housing costs, and federal spending. White House Counsel Will Scharf and his team are reportedly examining the legal boundaries of presidential authority and strategies for defending executive decisions in court. The planning also includes preparations for potential congressional investigations into the Trump administration should Democrats take over either chamber. Trump has continued holding rallies nationwide to preserve Republican control of Congress while aides privately prepare for a significantly different political landscape in 2027.