Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, a shift that could reshape household costs including student loans, health insurance premiums, housing and taxes. Experts say voters were focused on rising costs, and the new majority can advance legislation, hold hearings and investigations, and influence confirmations. However, President Donald Trump can veto bills, Democrats are not expected to have the numbers to override him, and changes will take time since new members take office in January. On healthcare, Democrats may seek to restore part of the enhanced ACA premium subsidies that expired at the end of 2025 and loosen Medicaid work requirements set to start in 2027. On taxes, several temporary breaks expire after 2028 without an extension, while the fiscal year 2026 budget deficit reached nearly $2 trillion.
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