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Democrats Win Congressional Control After Midterm Sweep, Setting Out to Check Trump and Address Affordability

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With Democrats’ Sweep, Congress Is Set to Reassert Power to Check Trump
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Summary

Democrats are positioned to take back Congress after a midterm sweep, and both reports say they plan to use that power against President Trump. The New York Times reports that Trump spent two years taking power from the legislative branch with Republican help, and that Democrats are now positioned to reclaim some of Congress's prerogatives. CNBC reports that Democrats are mapping out an agenda that includes legislation on affordability and oversight of corruption, while also trying to rein in Trump.

This continues an earlier story: Voters cast midterm ballots as Democrats make gains against Trump's party

Later: Democrats Finalize Plans to Scrutinize Corruption and Tackle Affordability in Next Congress · Democrats prepare for immigration fight as Trump promotes Stephen Miller after midterms defeat · Democrats vow to investigate Trump and tackle cost of living in new era of divided government

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  1. The New York Times

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    Reports that after the Democratic sweep, Congress is set to reassert its power to check Trump, after he usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years.

  2. CNBC

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    Reports that Democrats, now in control of Congress after the midterm sweep, are preparing legislation to address affordability while also trying to rein in Trump, and are mapping out an agenda on affordability and corruption.

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