GOP leaders question Trump's attempt to control the Library of Congress, raising concerns over executive overreach and access to sensitive data. The debate continues on presidential authority and protecting congressional independence. ------------------- Overview: • GOP leaders are uncertain about Trump's attempt to take control of the Library of Congress, questioning his authority to appoint acting officials and challenging his actions. • Top congressional figures emphasize that the Library of Congress is a legislative branch institution, not under presidential control, raising concerns about executive overreach. • There is ongoing debate over whether the president can use the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to appoint acting leadership at the library, with many arguing it does not apply to a congressional agency. • Congressional leaders and lawmakers are worried about potential White House access to sensitive congressional data and the implications of a presidential takeover of the library's operations. • Some Republicans and Democrats are advocating for legislative measures to explicitly limit presidential influence over the library, emphasizing that it should remain under congressional authority. Tags: #newscvg #politics #politicaldebate #gopnews #trumpcontroversy #libraryofcongress #executiveoverreach #presidentialauthority #congressionalindependence #governmenttransparency #politicaldiscussion #uspolitics #powerandpolitics #governmentaccountability #politicalnews #policydebate #leadershipcontroversy