Congress has recently gained power over the executive branch

Yes they have and now they can,

1) Make laws.

2) Declare war.

3) Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure.

4) Impeach and try federal officers.

5) Approve presidential appointments.

6) Approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch.

7) Oversight and investigations.

Explanation:

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what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation: what are local authorities doing to fix the problem