VOTERS DEMANDED ECONOMIC RELIEF . TRUMP AND DEMOCRATS FACE TOUGH CHOICES ON HOW TO DELIVER

What happened: Voters sent an election-year message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump to repair inflation damage to the economy. Trump said he is willing to work with Democrats unless they are destructive. Key numbers: Employers added 165,000 jobs and unemployment dipped to 4.1%. Why it matters: Divided government may give the Fed more room to maneuver and could block Trump from filling Fed board seats, which economists said removes his incentive to meddle with the central bank. Rising prices keep the risk of change elections high. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Voters sent an election-year message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump to repair inflation damage to the economy. Trump said he is willing to work with Democrats unless they are destructive.

Divided government may give the Fed more room to maneuver and could block Trump from filling Fed board seats, which economists said removes his incentive to meddle with the central bank. Rising prices keep the risk of change elections high.