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How does Stephen Miller’s appointment shake up lame-duck session, 120th Congress?

President Trump sent a clear signal he’s not in a mood to compromise with Democrats after their stunning midterm victories with his decision to promote longtime adviser Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff. Join The Hill’s editors and Senate reporter Alexander Bolton for a live discussion on what this means for the lame-duck…

· 101 words· updated November 9, 2026 at 03:14 PM
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Trump sent a clear signal he’s not in a mood to compromise with Democrats after their stunning midterm victories with his decision to promote longtime adviser Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff.

Join The Hill’s editors and Senate reporter Alexander Bolton for a live discussion on what this means for the lame-duck session of Congress, as well as the new Congress that will be seated in January.

Is compromise possible? Can Democrats win GOP support for bills that Trump will not want to veto ? And what action should Washington and the nation expect in November and December?

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Monday, November 9, 2026

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