Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats

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1. Tue, 4 August 2026

   1 report
   • Axios23:29first to report
     Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats

     Some members of the Congressional Black Caucus want a condition for incoming Democrats seeking to join their ranks: You have to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) for speaker. Why it matters: Things could get dicey fast, as several Black Democrats who are all but guaranteed to be elected in November have declined to commit to voting for Jeffries. But Darializa Avila Chevalier wants in: The Afro-Latino nominee in New York's 13th District told Semafor she will seek to join...

2. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • The Hill10:00
     Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity

     Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache should Democrats take back the House. The recent victories come as Democratic voters have been clamoring for a change in direction. That appetite was on full...

3. Sun, 16 August 2026

   2 reports
   • The Hill19:27
     Jeffries: 'I don't support' DSA agenda

     House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that he does not back the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), even as democratic socialists and left-leaning candidates racked up primary wins in the last few months. “I don't support the DSA agenda, as has been articulated by the DSA itself. Now, you're going...

   • dailykos.com20:02
     Elect Democrats—But Should Hakeem Jeffries Be Speaker If He Rejects Medicare for All?

     Elect Democrats to stop MAGA, but don’t surrender progressive accountability. Jeffries’ rejection of Medicare-for-All raises a serious question about who should lead the House.

4. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • newsweek.com16:47
     Medicare for All: What polls reveal as Hakeem Jeffries rejects proposal

     Jeffries previously co-sponsored versions of the proposal but switched up his opinion in recent years.

   • ipowerrichmond.com17:43
     Hakeem Jeffries Says Medicare For All is Not On His Agenda

     He told Welker that he no longer backs the measure, saying, "It's not legislation that I currently am cosponsoring or that I support."

   • nebraska.tv20:12
     Socialism surge: Democrats face an identity fight ahead of midterms

     A new poll showing growing support for socialism among Democratic voters is highlighting an ideological divide inside the party.

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     • nbc16.com17 Aug, 20:12their copy
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5. Sun, 23 August 2026

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   • hotair.com13:00
     Did Hakeem Jeffries Discover the Price of 'Free' Healthcare?

     Hakeem Jeffries questions the true cost and feasibility of Medicare for All healthcare reform.

6. Mon, 31 August 2026

   2 reports
   • iheart.com08:30
     Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants More DEI Doctors In Another Socialistic Push

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   • townhall.com13:00
     Hakeem Jeffries Fails to Make Waves With His Defense of 'Lake Ontario'

     Critique of Hakeem Jeffries' defense of Lake Ontario amid political battles and Democratic policies.

7. Tue, 1 September 2026

   2 reports
   • The Hill19:10
     Democratic leaders blindsided by two members who bailed out Johnson

     House Democratic leaders were blindsided by the two rank-and-file members who crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help Republicans advance a series of GOP messaging bills heading into the midterm elections. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the Democratic whip, said she received no advance notice from either Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) or Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez...

   • Axios21:45
     House Democrats left reeling after shock defections

     House Democrats were left stunned and pointing fingers Tuesday after a pair of centrist lawmakers unexpectedly helped Republican leadership pass a key procedural vote. Why it matters: The result underscored how little control House Democratic leadership enjoys over some of its more independent-minded members even at crucial moments. The two centrists, Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), are known to rarely attend party caucus meetings or heed leadership's...

8. Wed, 2 September 2026

   5 reports
   • Axios09:00
     Rogue House Democrats Golden and Perez face growing push for "consequences"

     Two centrist House Democrats who voted to help Republicans get a procedural motion across the finish line are now facing down possible punishment from party leaders who say they were blindsided by the move. Why it matters: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is taking an uncharacteristically aggressive public approach to the defections, to the thrill of some of his members. "I 'effing love it," said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.). "We have to draw a bright line here and kick some ass...

   • The Guardian World14:58edited after publishing ×3
     Trump doubles down on Canada trade war as talks remain stalled – as it happened

     previouslyTrump doubles down on Canada trade war as talks remain stalled – US politics live

     This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the US Breaking News email As tensions flare in the mideast with American military forces resuming strikes on Iran, Donald Trump has taken to social media to discuss his ballroom project. “We have hundreds of happy construction workers in D.C. busily doing their job building the finest Ballroom/Military complex anywhere in the World,” Trump said in a truth social post Wednesday morning. “There is nothing like it, and never will be! It was a long, hard,...

   • The Guardian World16:39
     Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote

     While leaders focused on Hasan Piker, two of the party’s more conservative members salvaged a GOP measure that was poised to fail House Democratic leaders have spent the past few weeks waging a bitter campaign against their own left flank over a leftwing streamer. On Tuesday, it was the party’s center-right who blindsided them. Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, announced late on Tuesday that he had asked the Democratic caucus’s committee on caucus rules to consider punishing the...

   • Google News - Top Stories17:33
     Democrats huddle to weigh changes to party rules following surprise defections

     Democrats huddle to weigh changes to party rules following surprise defections The Hill Rogue House Democrats Golden and Perez face growing push for "consequences" Axios 2 House Democrats vote to salvage GOP agenda Politico How Will Hakeem Jeffries Deal With Moderate House Turncoats? The New Republic Rep. Jared Golden faces backlash from Democrats after helping GOP advance House bills WMTW

   • The Hill17:33
     Democrats huddle to weigh changes to party rules following surprise defections

     House Democrats huddled Wednesday morning to weigh potential changes to internal party rules after a pair of centrist lawmakers crossed the aisle a day earlier to help Republican leaders advance a series of GOP messaging bills that were on track to fail. The defections by Democratic Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.)...

9. Thu, 3 September 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories08:20
     House Democrats erupt into infighting over leadership power play

     House Democrats erupt into infighting over leadership power play Axios Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors The Hill No immediate plans to punish rogue House Democrats for bailing out GOP - Live Updates Politico Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote The Guardian Rep. Jared Golden faces backlash from Democrats after helping GOP advance House bills WMTW

   • Axios08:50
     House Democrats erupt into infighting over leadership power play

     House Democratic leaders are trying to flex some muscle this week after two members defected on a key procedural vote. It's stoking fury among members across the political spectrum. Why it matters: The blowup offers a preview of the chaos that party leaders could face in January if they take back the House majority. Meanwhile, an effort to give House Democratic leaders more tools to keep their members in line next year is falling flat among rank-and-file members. "It'll be dead by next week,"...

   • The Hill10:00
     Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors

     This week’s stunning defection by two centrist Democrats has posed a dilemma for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) — now caught between liberals calling for scalps and others in the party urging restraint ahead of the midterms. From the left, Jeffries is facing pressure to punish fellow Democratic Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie...

   • The Hill10:00
     Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors

     This week’s stunning defection by two centrist Democrats has posed a dilemma for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) — now caught between liberals calling for scalps and others in the party urging restraint ahead of the midterms. From the left, Jeffries is facing pressure to punish fellow Democratic Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie...

   • Google News - Top Stories10:00
     Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors

     Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors The Hill As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections The New York Times Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal The Hill Gluesenkamp Perez faces possible discipline over GOP vote The Seattle Times Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans CNN

   • The Hill14:11
     Watch live: Jeffries speaks after 2 Democrats buck party on GOP rule vote

     House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak Thursday morning after two Democrats broke with the party to help Republicans advance a series of GOP-backed measures. This rare defection now puts Jeffries between a rock and a hard place; he is already navigating the split between the establishment and more progressive Democrats ahead of the...

   • Google News - Top Stories14:46
     33 House Dems break with Jeffries as party fractures over Israel

     33 House Dems break with Jeffries as party fractures over Israel Fox News US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel The Guardian US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel Reuters Every Democrat Who Voted to Defund Schools That Boycott Israel The New Republic Israel Boycotts: Full List of Democrats Voting to Cut Funding to Colleges Newsweek

   • pasadenastarnews.com15:16edited after publishing
     Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested

     previouslyDemocrats are promising a big agenda. Unity is already being tested

     The House majority is expected to be decided by a handful of seats.

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     • journal-advocate.com3 Sept, 15:16their copy
   • Google News - Top Stories16:31
     Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal

     Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal The Hill Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans CNN Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors The Hill Gluesenkamp Perez faces possible discipline over GOP vote The Seattle Times As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections The New York Times

   • The Hill16:31
     Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal

     House Democrats appear ready to move beyond the defection scandal that riled the caucus earlier in the week. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his top deputies had declared on Tuesday that the move by Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) to back a GOP rule constituted “a significant breach of...

   • PBS NewsHour17:33
     Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested

     Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections.

   • politicalwire.com20:16
     Two House Dems Face Off for Leadership Slot Not Open Yet

     "A fierce internal battle is developing among House Democrats for a job that might not even be open next Congress," Politico reports."Reps. Sara Jacobs of California and Lauren Underwood of Illinois are expected to seek

   • adn.com22:34
     Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take US House

     Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies top the list, but Democrats are also talking about lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare benefits.

10. Sun, 6 September 2026

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    • nbcnews.com14:36
      Rep. Jamie Raskin says impeachment isn’t a ‘fetish’ for Democrats but ‘a critical tool’

      The Maryland Democrat said Trump has “undoubtedly” committed impeachable offenses but that it was more important for Democrats to address healthcare and “ending the lawlessness.”

11. Tue, 8 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Axios09:00
      "Voters don't trust Jeffries": Democratic leader faces impending fight with the left

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) faces mounting behind-the-scenes frustration from progressive lawmakers and candidates that's likely to burst into public view after the midterm elections. Why it matters: Unless Democrats win a big enough House majority in November to govern without the progressive wing, a Speaker Jeffries would have to contend with the left flank's demands. An influx of Democratic Socialists of America-aligned members in January will compound latent distrust of...

    • foxnews.com18:13
      Reporter's Notebook: Dem rebels expose cracks in Jeffries’ House leadership

      Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez blindsided Hakeem Jeffries by handing House Republicans a crucial procedural vote with zero warning.

12. Tue, 15 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill14:30
      Watch live: House Democrats speak amid AI, affordability battle

      House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as Democrats pressure the Trump administration for more regulations on artificial intelligence and experts warn of increasing risks. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has emerged as one of the loudest critics of the rapidly evolving technology, calling on his colleagues to pass legislation enacting new...

    • The Hill22:36
      Democratic defectors rescue Republicans — again

      A pair of centrist Democrats crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help GOP leaders advance a number of bills, marking the second time this month that Democratic leaders have failed to unite their caucus against the Republicans’ messaging agenda. The defections frustrated their fellow Democrats and are sure to raise new questions about how leaders...

13. Wed, 16 September 2026

    1 report
    • PBS NewsHour18:28
      WATCH: House Democrats blasts 'do nothing' Republican majority in midterm pitch to voters

      House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats' message is simple: "We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you."

14. Thu, 17 September 2026

    6 reports
    • The Hill14:36
      Watch live: House Democrats make their case as midterms draw closer

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the midterm cycle enters the final stretch. The press conference comes as Democrats wrestle with the GOP for control of Congress next year. The left has leaned heavily on messaging that counters President Trump’s agenda, from pushing back against...

    • The Hill16:00
      Will procedural votes cost 2 House Democrats their committee assignments?

      Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faced criticism from party leadership after voting with Republicans to pass a special rule on Sept. 1.

    • The Hill16:15
      Jeffries punts on possible punishment for Dem defectors

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is staying mum on the thorny question of whether Democratic defectors should face repercussions. “I'll have more to say … about the situation when we have more to say about the situation,” Jeffries told reporters Thursday in the Capitol. A pair of centrist Democrats — Reps. Jared Golden (Maine)...

    • The Guardian World16:33edited after publishing ×2
      US Institute of Peace files emergency motion to block carving of Trump’s name into facade of its headquarters – as it happened

      previouslyDemocratic candidates hold narrow leads in Texas and Michigan US Senate races, new poll shows – live

      This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the US Breaking News email Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican congresswoman from South Florida, made a rare public break with President Trump in a new ad, pushing back against Trump’s hardline immigration policy. “Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,” Salazar said, speaking directly into the camera. Continue reading...

    • PBS NewsHour16:55
      WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety

      Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence.

    • Axios20:47
      Inside House Democrats' behind-the-scenes food fight

      The House's last in-session week before the midterms was beset by furious private finger-pointing between House Democrats following several high-profile rebellions . Why it matters: This dynamic may only worsen if Democrats retake the House, which is set to see an influx of distinctly rebellious and independent lawmakers , particularly on the left. There is even chatter among members contrasting the ability of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to control members with that of his...

15. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • Axios21:40
      "People are pissed off": House Dems sneer as one of their own backs a Republican

      Rep. Jared Golden 's decision to endorse one of House Republicans' most vulnerable incumbents is going down like a lead balloon among his fellow House Democrats. Why it matters: The anger won't have much impact on Golden (D-Maine), who is retiring, but it could blow back on his closest ally, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.). "People are pissed off," a House Democrat speaking on the condition of anonymity to share details of private discussions told Axios, adding, "He is doing Gluesenkamp...

16. Wed, 23 September 2026

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    • The Hill18:23
      Watch live: Jeffries talks midterms as battle for House intensifies

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak to reporters Wednesday afternoon as Democrats ramp up their efforts to win control of the House in November, including pushback against President Trump's agenda. Democrats have leaned heavily on affordability concerns while also condemning the Trump administration's ongoing war with Iran and raising alarms about rapidly evolving...

17. Thu, 24 September 2026

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    • The Hill15:30
      Democrats hit Republicans with do-nothing charges after abrupt House adjournment

      Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the House of Representatives' legislative session early to allow members to campaign for the upcoming midterm elections following several contentious votes on sanctions, impeachment resolutions, and a war powers measure.

18. Sun, 27 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill21:00
      Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’

      If they flip the House, Democrats say they’re ready to confront Israel on human rights. The issue has long challenged the party, pitting staunch Israel defenders against more liberal lawmakers critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Democratic leaders have taken pains to avoid legislation that might highlight those divisions. But heading into the midterms, when...

19. Tue, 29 September 2026

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    • PBS NewsHour22:35
      Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says

      The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House, with debates over the economy, government spending, and President Trump's agenda all unfolding. Jeffries joined Geoff Bennett to discuss those issues.

20. Thu, 1 October 2026

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    • Axios23:42
      Scoop: Dems beef with party leaders over snubbed Black candidates

      Democratic House leaders are being pressured by their members over the lack of Black candidates receiving top-level party support in the final weeks of the 2026 midterms, Axios has learned. Why it matters: With 33 days to go, Democrats are torn between triaging their resources and satisfying all corners of their party's diverse but fractious racial coalition. Zoom in: Some Black lawmakers have taken their concerns to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and DCCC chair and Rep. Suzan DelBene...

21. Mon, 5 October 2026

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    • PBS NewsHour13:18
      Jeffries says House Democrats aiming to repeat 2018 sweep by flipping Trump districts

      The Democratic Party is working to expand the map by going on offense in Republican-held districts, while President Donald Trump hits the trail in a red-state sprint to boost voter enthusiasm and shore up support from his base.

22. Tue, 6 October 2026

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    • The Hill17:00
      With SAVE Act fail, Republicans snatch failure from the jaws of success

      Republican leadership never identified what sort of compromise could earn 60 votes

23. Thu, 8 October 2026

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    • The Hill19:37
      Jeffries vows immediate anti-corruption push next year: ‘Hold the crooks accountable’

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) vowed that Democrats, if they win the House in next month’s midterms, will launch immediate investigations into corruption allegations against President Trump, his family and other associates who have benefited financially during the early years of his second term. “What we’ve seen from the Trump cartel is that they’re...

24. Fri, 9 October 2026

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    • PBS NewsHour18:05
      Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

      Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade or more.

25. Wed, 14 October 2026

    4 reports
    • PBS NewsHour15:00
      Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

      Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.

    • bostonherald.com15:32
      House Democrats plan agenda if they win majority in midterm elections
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    • lifenews.com19:39
      Democrats’ 84-Page Plan After Taking Over Congress Includes Abortions Up to Birth

      House Democrats’ health care working group handed House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) an 84-page playbook to run if they seize control in November. It maps out what they plan to do in their first 100 hours if they take back control of Congress. And at the top of their list? Abortion. In their own […]

    • Bloomberg Politics22:26
      Rep. DelBene Says GOP Spending Shows Defensive Shift

      Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), DCCC Chair, says Republicans are in “triage mode” and moving resources to defend seats they already hold. Rep. DelBene says Democrats are making spending decisions based on race-level data and conditions on the ground as the House map expands. Rep. DelBene says the DCCC is prioritizing frontliners, incumbents and races where it has already invested before adding support to newly competitive contests as more resources come in. She speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey...

26. Thu, 15 October 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill14:30
      House Democrats plan for next Congress

      Some House Democrats are planning to reclaim legislative powers and address executive overreach through various legislative and oversight measures if they win back the majority in January.

    • Bloomberg Politics18:58
      Moderate Dems Will Drive Midterm Success, Says Rep. Stanton

      Democratic Representative from Arizona Greg Stanton said that he isn't concerned about Democrats casting their sights too wide on potential midterm pickups and that putting forward moderate candidates who will 'fight to restore checks and balances' and appeal to independents is the way to win back control of congress in November. Stanton, who serves as chair of the New Democratic Caucus Political Action Committee, said that when it comes to further left candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed the...

27. Fri, 16 October 2026

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    • The Hill13:38
      Rahm Emanuel says Democrats can do a better job linking 2 key issues

      Rahm Emanuel thinks Democrats can do a better job linking corruption and affordability concerns ahead of the midterms.

    • Axios19:33
      ICE shooting leads to rare Jeffries-Mamdani collaboration

      An October shooting by federal immigration officers in New York City has led to a head-turning show of unity from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Why it matters: This unlikely collaboration between leaders of Democrats' competing establishment and progressive wings shows how opposing Trump-era immigration enforcement has become an area of party consensus. Democrats "are definitely unified across the spectrum re ICE," Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the chair of...

    • news12.com22:45
      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses midterms, affordability and the future of the Democratic Party

      The extended interview explored the midterm stakes, affordability, the war in Iran, immigration enforcement, government accountability, as well as the divisions within the Democratic Party and its future.

28. Mon, 19 October 2026

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    • PBS NewsHour17:24
      On campaign trail, Jeffries says Republicans are 'divorced from reality'

      Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats seize the majority, has traveled to some 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates.