Coverage dated November 5, 2026

In victory, Democrats see economic mandate to cut costs and curtail Trump

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WASHINGTON — In the final months of a bitterly fought midterm campaign, President Donald Trump frequently shrugged off affordability as a “hoax,” bragging to voters that the economy was stronger than it had ever been.

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    In victory, Democrats see economic mandate to cut costs and curtail Trump (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — In the final months of a bitterly fought midterm campaign, President Donald Trump frequently shrugged off affordability as a “hoax,” bragging to voters that the economy was stronger than it had ever been.

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