Democrats prepare for Congress takeover

Some fresh faces in Washington, D.C. this week as the incoming Democratic majority faces its first major decision. Who will lead the party in each chamber of Congress? As Caroline Elliott reports, not everybody's on the same page. Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill as Democrats get ready to take over in January, but some who have not even taken office yet are already starting a fight. We need fresh leadership in the Senate. Whether it's fair or not, Chuck Schumer is seen as a more divisive figure by many people, and I think we need somebody who's going to bring us together. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is hoping to be re-elected alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, but some Democrats believe they haven't done enough to stand up to President Trump and that voters want the party to move in a new direction. I don't think it was a message of, you know, we want a moderate agenda. It's definitely, you know, we want something different. Senator Chris Van Hollen, who is known to be more progressive, could be a possibility, According to reports, but no one has yet to challenge Hakeem Jeffries for leadership. of the House. You can't beat somebody with nobody. And that's kind of where I think this race stands. And with control of the House and the Senate, some Democrats say their first priorities will be the cost of living, ending the war with Iran and Medicare for all. But President Trump has said he's ready to become Mr. Veto. Frankly, if they go far enough to the left, it makes it harder for them to come back and try to win the presidential campaign. Another top priority for Democrats will be investigating the president and those in the White House, but neither Schumer or Jeffries have announced immediate plans for impeachment hearings. In New York, Caroline Elliott, Fox News.