With Congress set for a major shift in power, Democrats face a critical test: turning their newfound leverage into meaningful results. USA TODAY's Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey breaks down the road ahead, the biggest challenges and what Democrats and Republicans must accomplish to prove they can deliver for voters in 2028.Read more of our 2026 midterm coverage.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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