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House Democrats

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Jeffries sidesteps Sanders' endorsements in Michigan House primaries

Aug 31, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responding to questions from reporter Manu about Sen. Bernie Sanders' role in Democratic primaries. The exchange focused on Sanders campaigning for progressive candidates, particularly in Michigan's 7th congressional district ahead of the November general election. Jeffries stated he had not focused on Sanders' activities, emphasized looking forward, and highlighted DCCC red-to-blue efforts with 18 or 37-38 candidates needing only 5-6 flips to regain the House.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Democrats Outline Affordability Agenda; GOP Inaction Criticized

Jun 15, 2026

The segment discusses a recent Politico report on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stating that Democrats' first bill upon regaining the House majority would target lowering costs in housing, gas, utilities, groceries, and health care. Batya comments that Republicans should address these issues now but have not, and that financially strained Americans prioritize such relief over partisan skepticism of Democratic plans. The segment questions whether congressional action is occurring behind the scenes.

▶ Source: NewsNation