Democrats win midterms on cost-of-living frustrations, but face a divided government

Summary

Democrats won the midterm elections, and their success was fueled by voter frustration over the cost of living. With power now divided, they will face opposition from Republicans in Congress and from a president who has vowed to use his veto pen.

Timeline

1. NPR

   6 Nov 2026, 21:53 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that the Democratic victory was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living, and that in divided government the party will face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen.