Dems miss opportunity on ICE cruelty The lack of focus on the president’s deportations on the campaign trail is a strategic and moral error Salon · Aug 4
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran – as it happened Trump said he thinks his defense secretary ‘has done a great job’ The Guardian - US · Jul 27
It’s Trump vs. Jeffries in the House race that could change everything IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
Trump’s grip on Congress could come down to one battleground state House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched the party’s "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda on Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 27
Jeffries, Pritzker and Buttigieg Rally Democrats With '100 Days to Change America' as Johnson Says Election Is 'Common Sense or Crazy' The countdown to Election Day entered its final 100-day stretch as leaders from both parties sought to rally voters with contrasting messages on affordability, change and the future of America. Benzinga · Jul 27
Republicans have ‘nothing to run on’ in midterms after Trump failures, Jeffries says Top House Democrat says US president ‘failed to deliver’ on campaign promises to lower costs and avoid overseas wars The Guardian - US · Jul 27
Politicians want to ‘claw back’ billions from ICE. Party leaders say, not so fast ANALYSIS: Even moderate Democrats want at least some guardrails put in place if they win back the House in 2026, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Jul 24
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional War in Iran—Hakeem Jeffries Decries High Gas Prices, Troops Killed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) slammed President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran. Benzinga · Jul 22
'Needs to End Now': Democrats Demand Trump Halt Iran War After Troop Deaths Democrats urge President Trump to halt military actions against Iran following the deaths of US troops, criticising the administration's strategy and calling for a return to diplomatic solutions. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen More than 100 Democratic lawmakers voted against arms for Israel. They’re listening to the people – their bosses are behind The Guardian - US · Jul 20
A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing too The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Thomas Massie Sparks a Democratic Civil War Over Israel His amendment to cut all military aid to Israel split the Democratic Party almost evenly. Reason · Jul 16
How curbing Congress’ stock-trading took a partisan turn Lawmakers expect to vote next week on a proposal to curb stock-trading by members of Congress, an effort months in the making that many Republicans are hoping to point to as they return home to their districts in August. Democrats are lining up in opposition as they try to shore… Roll Call · Jul 16
Over 100 House Democrats Vote to Halt US Military Aid to Israel, Signalling Growing Rift Over 100 House Democrats voted to end US military aid to Israel, revealing significant divisions within the party and marking a shift in the approach towards military support amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
The Economic Times · Jul 16 More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split More than half of House Democrats voted to remove $3.3 billion in aid from Israel. This vote marks a significant shift in once solid bipartisan support for the nation. The tally showed a deep division within the Democratic Party over the war strategy. Republicans largely voted to preserve the Israel…
Salon · Jul 15 Pelosi backs amendment to end Israel aid The Massie amendment failed, but the vote signals a shift among Democrats
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has soured
Roll Call · Jul 15 Dems split on Massie effort to zero out Israel security aid The House Wednesday shot down an amendment to a State Department spending bill that would have blocked billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, but a substantial number of Democrats voted to cut off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war machine. The chamber defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment,…
Roll Call · Jul 15 Where has all the FISA fire gone? Congress let a key spy power lapse over a month ago. In the few legislative days left ahead of August recess, lawmakers don’t appear to be in any rush to change that. Discussions in the House have stalled as they wait for the Senate to move — even though Speaker…
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls amendment ‘overly broad’ as party grapples with backlash over Israel
Benzinga · Jul 13 Hakeem Jeffries Calls Trump's Iran War 'Operation Epic Failure,' Says It Wasted Over $100 Billion in Taxpayer Money House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday slammed President Donald Trump, saying that the war with Iran has cost ordinary Americans over $100 billion and caused gas prices to surge.
Benzinga · Jul 9 Hakeem Jeffries Slams Trump Over Iran 'Ceasefire' Collapse—Patty Murray Says Gas Prices Are Surging Again: 'What a Total Failure…' Democratic Party lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have criticized President Donald Trump as tensions escalate with Iran and gas prices surge.
Salon · Jul 8 The “Squad” is about to get a lot bigger With recent primary victories, progressives will wield unprecedented power in Congress
The Guardian - US · Jul 7 ‘Hakeem Jeffries’ office is sweating’: Ex-GOP speaker’s aide predicts leftwing pressure for Democrats John Leganski, a longtime aide to Kevin McCarthy, recounts how far-right Republicans brought down speaker
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Trump’s childhood pal is pushing him to declare national emergency and seize control of midterms: report Lawyer Peter Ticktin claims Democrats are conspiring to steal November’s vote, this time with a view to removing Trump and JD Vance from power and installing Hakeem Jeffries in their place