Trump focuses on affordability after Democrats secure major election wins

"Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. And while a debate about the future of the Democratic Party may have only just begun, there are signs that the economy - specifically, Trump's inability to deliver the economic turnaround he promised last fall - may be a real problem for Trump's GOP heading into next year's higher-stakes midterm elections."

""Happy Anniversary! On this day, November 5th, one year ago, we had one of the Greatest Presidential Victories in History - Such an Honor to represent our Country. Our Economy is BOOMING, and Costs are coming way down. Affordability is our goal. Love to the American People!" Trump posted to social media Wednesday. Democratic candidates who won Tuesday in the New Jersey and Virginia governor's races, and the New York City mayor's contest, focused their campaigns on the public's cost-of-living concerns."

"Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's sweeping unilateral tariffs Arguments at the Supreme Court have concluded for the day as the justices consider President Trump's sweeping unilateral tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power. Conservative justices seemed skeptical of Trump's tariffs, potentially putting at risk a key part of his agenda in the biggest legal test yet of his unprecedented presidency."

Democrats won major Election Day contests in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, capturing gubernatorial and mayoral offices. Victories reflected voter concern about rising costs and affordability. The outcomes indicate economic dissatisfaction could challenge President Trump's GOP ahead of next year's midterms. President Trump marked his election anniversary and promoted a booming economy and falling costs on social media. Conservative justices at the Supreme Court expressed skepticism toward the administration's unilateral tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power. California Senator Alex Padilla announced he will remain in the Senate, citing defense of the Constitution and fundamental rights. Padilla's decision followed calls from fellow Democrats to enter a competitive gubernatorial race left open after former Vice President Kamala Harris decided not to run.

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