What trends do you think will characterize federalism in the near future an expansion in national power or a return of power to the states?

The current Republican administration and the Republican-controlled Congress seem to support less government expenditure. Spokesman Ryan, as a rule, has shown a bias for fiscal discipline. President Trump went on a campaign that pledged government expenditure to save employment but did not generally deliver, and his position against the ACA showed a desire to reduce state action. It is also clear from the income cap that the state will get less revenue and that its expenditure and capacity to act will be lowered. Recent occurrences in Puerto Rico and the absence of complete assistance for the island represent less public action. I think that this pattern will persist at least until the next Congressional elections.