Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress have aligned closely with the White House on spending and policy priorities through October 2026, limiting the volume of legislation reaching the president that would require a formal veto. Trump has instead relied on pocket rescissions, threats to withhold signatures under the 10-day rule, and demands for companion measures such as election-security legislation to shape outcomes without invoking Article I, Section 7 authority. Recent examples include the September 2026 pocket rescission of roughly $810 million and multiple bills enacted without his signature during pro forma sessions. With midterms approaching and a potential lame-duck period ahead, traders view these alternative levers and unified government as reducing the near-term probability of a traditional veto.