Voters are fed up with high prices. Here's what the new Congress could do to help

NPR | By Kai McNamee,

Mary Louise Kelly, Jeanette Woods

Published November 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM EST

Democrats achieved stunning midterm victories. The party will take control of Congress next year. What does it mean for the economy?

Kai McNamee

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a host of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine. She is also the host of NPR's national security podcast, Sources & Methods.

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Jeanette Woods

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