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Schumer, Jeffries say cutting costs is job No. 1 for Democratic majority
- Democrats secured control of the U.S. House and Senate on Tuesday, flipping competitive seats across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Texas, California, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana in a historic midterm rout.
- Driven by economic frustration, voters prioritized the economy and government ethics reform, with more than 80% expressing deep anxiety over rising costs for gas, groceries, and healthcare.
- House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries pledged to prioritize affordability and accountability, declaring, "We are laser-focused on addressing the affordability crisis that has been crushing everyday Americans."
- President Donald Trump retains veto power over legislation; Democrats lack the two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate required to override presidential vetoes, complicating their agenda.
- Democrats aim to balance legislative priorities with oversight, planning to use committee hearings and subpoenas to investigate the Trump administration for alleged corruption while addressing affordability.
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