Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

Key Points:

• House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries promises to make life more affordable if Democrats win the House in the midterms, but their ability to advance their agenda depends on negotiating with President Trump, who remains in office for two more years.
• Jeffries faces challenges balancing progressive demands like Medicare for All with the need to find bipartisan solutions, including ending Trump's tariffs and war in Iran, while Trump signals he may act as a "blocker" but is open to some deal-making.
• Jeffries recently met with Jared Kushner to explore collaboration on issues like housing affordability and criminal justice reform, drawing mixed reactions within the Democratic Party and skepticism about Trump’s willingness to cooperate.
• Democrats plan to focus on lowering costs related to housing, health care, gas, utilities, caregiving, and groceries, with specific legislative priorities to be announced after the election, aiming to repeal Medicaid changes and reinstate Obamacare subsidies.
• Despite a contentious relationship marked by personal attacks, Jeffries emphasizes the responsibility to investigate potential corruption in the Trump administration and does not rule out impeachment, setting the stage for ongoing political conflict.