Which INFORMAL changes have affected Congressional Power?

-Growth of Modern Presidency: FDR kickstarted a more Interventionist President, being more active in the Legislative Agenda of the USA. Growth of Executive and National Media shifted the President to be the Chief Legislator -Foreign Policy: Congressional Power on International Affairs decreased significantly as the Cold War and War on Terror plowed through. The President has lots of Military Power. The War Powers Act of 1973 has also been Ignored by Presidents -Power of Speaker: Power for the House Speaker has been Centralised from a Nationalisation of Mid-mid-term elections, and some changes to the Congressional process. During a Divided Government, the Speaker can rival the President and lead Congress to be more Oversight effective. -Partisanship: Greater Extremes exist in how Congress would react to the President. Being more willing to challenge the Executive, Congress can challenge the Executive