Congress Criticized for Focus on Investigations Over Economy

Public approval of the United States Congress remains consistently low, regardless of which party holds power. Poll after poll shows Americans rank affordability, the economy, border security, and health care as their top concerns.

Critics are questioning why lawmakers are spending time on high profile investigations, including matters related to entertainment figures and renewed focus on the late Jeffrey Epstein, instead of prioritizing economic and foreign policy challenges. Some argue Congress should concentrate more on kitchen table issues and global stability to better reflect voter priorities. Tim Constantine reports.