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Iran

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Jeffries lays out Democratic agenda, slams Trump on Iran war and costs

Jul 23, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference outlining the party's agenda ahead of the November 2026 midterms. He criticized Trump and Republicans on rising costs, ICE enforcement, Medicaid cuts, ACA credits, and a US war with Iran, while pledging lower costs for groceries/gas/housing, affordable health care, and accountability for corruption. The session included Q&A on recalibrating messaging on Iran, fundraising, committee leadership, data centers/AI legislation, Republican attacks labeling Democrats as communists, spending bills, and primaries. Democrats highlighted passing a War Powers resolution and launching a '100 days of action' on affordability.

▶ Source: The Hill

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Jeffries criticizes Trump Iran war costs, Senate resolution, and House appropriations at NY primaries event

Jun 23, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired Hakeem Jeffries speaking to reporters outside New York polling places during primaries. He focused on opposing the US-Iran conflict, higher energy costs, a Senate war powers resolution, House appropriations fights, additional funding requests, and broader Trump criticisms including Medicaid and immigration.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News