Power, Politics, and Age: A Third Rail Legislators Won't Touch

Amid age-related incidents and mounting concerns about cognitive decline, Congress faces a highly visible challenge. Yet the political forces protecting the status quo are stronger than ever.

After meeting with Senators Barrasso (R-WY), Capito (R-WV), Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) and others on Jan. 8, 2025, Trump was indifferent on how his priorities get enacted. Sen. hune confirmed that Senate Republicans want the same results as Trump, but some members worry Trump could change his mind. (Source: https://apnews.com/article/trump-congress-ta…