Democrats won Congress, but their Trump obsession could give it right back

The opinion article argues that Democrats’ newly won control of Congress could be at risk if they make investigations of Donald Trump the centre of their agenda. It says this could keep Trump at the centre of national debate and distract from voters’ concerns about living costs and the economy.

The piece says Congress still needs to fund the government and pass the annual defence bill before the new session begins in January. It warns that investigations of administration officials and businesses could affect employees, investors and communities, and urges Republicans to offer practical policies on affordability, economic opportunity, energy and national security while holding Democrats accountable.