Democrats set priorities after winning Congress, with mixed views on impeaching Trump

Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, and party leaders are now outlining their priorities for the new Congress starting in January, including lowering costs and increasing oversight of President Donald Trump. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledged to work on reducing costs "with the president or without him," while House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia vowed to investigate the "Trump Crime Family" and other issues. Democrats have mixed views on impeachment, with Rep. Jamie Raskin saying it is not "off the table" but not a primary focus. Democrats face barriers such as Trump's veto power and the 60-vote threshold in the Senate, requiring bipartisan support. They plan to use the "power of the purse" as leverage, potentially withholding defense funding, while also welcoming a diverse new class of members from centrists to progressives.