Democrats urged to prioritize affordability over impeachment

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's election, shifting the balance of power in Washington. California Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla say the party should prioritize affordability over impeaching President Donald Trump. Schiff said Democrats should focus oversight on corruption that drives up prices for people, while Padilla added that cabinet members and administration officials deserve scrutiny and investigation. Both acknowledged the challenge of balancing accountability with a proactive agenda. Political analysts warned that voters rejected Trump and Republicans rather than embracing Democrats, and that a Democratic Congress with a Republican president will struggle to pass legislation. The next two years will test whether the party can retain these voters for the 2028 presidential election.