Democratic Leaders Outline Agenda After Sweeping Congress in Midterms
Democrats plan a 100-day push to cut living costs, restore health coverage and expand oversight after winning wide majorities in both chambers.
- On Tuesday, Democrats secured decisive majorities in both the House and Senate, effectively ending two years of unified Republican control in Washington and positioning the party to challenge President Donald Trump during his final two years in office.
- Voters rejected the president's party across the country, driven by deep anger over inflation, high costs of living, and concerns about democracy's direction, reshaping power fundamentally in Washington.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised a 100-day agenda targeting lower costs for gas and groceries, with Jeffries pledging to "deliver on the dramatic change" voters deserve as the likely first Black Speaker of the House.
- Democrats plan robust oversight investigations, with Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Robert Garcia signaling subpoenas are likely, while President Trump warned he won't spend two years "vetoing everything," threatening gridlock ahead.
- Republicans face a lame-duck session before the new Congress convenes on January 3, 2027, as lawmakers must navigate internal leadership elections and avoid a potential federal shutdown next month if funding legislation stalls.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee office, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump’s final...
Democrats Usher in a New Era With Their Resounding Sweep of the House and the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.
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