President-elect Donald Trump is already breaking norms with his unusual transition process. What will be his domestic priorities in 2025, and how much can he get done without Congress?
Join Steve Odland and guest John Gardner, vice president of public policy at the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out what to expect for the federal budget, immigration enforcement, and tariff and tax policies.
(00:45) Transition Challenges for the New Administration
(02:57) Key Domestic Policy Priorities
(04:56) Tax Policy and Legislative Strategy
(08:33) Tariffs and Trade Policy
(10:13) Immigration and Border Control
(13:08) Energy Policy and Environmental Regulations
(16:11) Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Ukraine
(18:28) Geopolitical Tensions: China and Taiwan
(23:41) Judicial Appointments and Conclusion
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