Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer criticize president after US added 29,000 new jobs in September, sharply less than the 84,000 economists had predicted
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And as we bring you the latest on how the jobs report stands to impact voter sentiment ahead of the November midterms, my colleagues have done all the hard work in mapping out the battle for Congress and the key states, candidates and districts that will ultimately decide the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
Many indicators of voter sentiment suggest the Democrats are favored to take back control of the House of Representatives, and potentially the Senate. Winning either would be a significant victory for the party and give it the power to block Trump’s legislative agenda and more aggressively investigate his administration.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/02/cornell-university-leticia-james-christa-pike-death-penalty-donald-trump-us-jobs-latest-news-updates
Author : Shrai Popat (now); Lucy Campbell and Taz Ali (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-10-02 17:37:00
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