Democrats win big but can’t fix the economy

Voters' concerns over the rising cost of living fueled a historic swing toward Democrats, granting them their largest House majority in nearly four decades and biggest Senate edge since 2008, despite Donald Trump largely ignoring economic issues. Democrats campaigned on restoring affordability, but face limited power to address high gas, grocery, mortgage, and healthcare costs. They cannot easily reverse Trump's trade policies, immigration actions, or war efforts, and lack the votes to overcome presidential vetoes. The economy, driven by a fragile AI investment boom, poses further risks, with potential bubble collapse threatening a downturn. Democrats may struggle to improve conditions before the next election, hoping voters blame the president rather than Congress.