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The House passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs up to 100% on top purchasers of Russian energy and broadening sanctions on Russian officials and enablers, but Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned the bill has “so many loopholes” that could prevent sanctions or harm Americans, in a 262-159 vote on the eve of a midterm recess.
Two moderate Democrats, Rep. Jared Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, voted with Republicans on a procedural rule to advance a Russia sanctions bill, defying House Democratic leadership under Hakeem Jeffries; Jeffries called the move a serious breach of trust that warrants a response, highlighting leadership strains as Golden retires and Perez faces a tough midterm race.
With a potential House majority on the horizon, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces rising backlash from progressives over Medicare for All, internal leadership decisions, and a new dues/participation rule, signaling intensifying tensions within the Democratic caucus ahead of the post‑midterm power dynamics.
Democrats are wrangling after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration, and affordability. Jeffries says the meeting was about addressing the affordability crisis, while progressives warn it signals negotiating with Trump-era power structures and could undermine Medicare for All. With caucus-wide explanations still lacking, critics argue the encounter highlights a split between leadership and the party’s left as Jeffries eyes a potential speakership and maps out paths to universal coverage.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries acknowledged a private meeting with Jared Kushner in New York, saying Kushner asked to meet to discuss the affordability crisis; Jeffries vowed that if Democrats win the House, they will hold Trump, his family and associates accountable and follow the facts, the law and the Constitution from Day One.
Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner in recent weeks, signaling that aides close to the president may be preparing for at least one chamber to flip to Democratic control as the midterms near. The discussions reportedly touched on housing, immigration and affordability, with Jeffries indicating Democrats are willing to work with Republicans—but only on their terms if they win. The White House did not comment publicly, and Kushner remains a key outside adviser.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley publicly endorsed Cori Bush in Missouri’s primary to unseat incumbent Wesley Bell, marking a second break with House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries on endorsements and highlighting a rift within the Democratic Party over progressive challengers in key races.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking a cautious, hands-off approach to Israel policy, convening long caucus forums that let members air their views rather than imposing a leadership position ahead of a contentious vote on aid to Israel. He says he’ll offer more concrete guidance after the Massie amendment reaches a vote, which has been delayed by GOP dysfunction; he signaled support for a two-state solution and referenced an opposing statement from J Street to inform his caucus. The strategy could serve as a model for managing a divided caucus if he becomes speaker, and the piece also notes related Capitol updates on Speaker Johnson’s SAVE Act and open seats on tax-writing panels.
DeSantis responded to Hakeem Jeffries’ taunt about Florida redistricting, inviting him to come to the state as he convenes a special session to consider maps; the clash underscores a wider partisan push to gerrymander districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Florida Republicans holding 20 of 28 seats and Florida law prohibiting drawing districts to favor a party or incumbent.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and some Democrats are at odds over how to handle Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid an Ethics Committee probe and a pending federal trial; some push for resignation or expulsion once the committee acts, while Jeffries and allies defend her until the DOJ case concludes, risking public friction in a narrowly divided House where party unity matters for key votes.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, chosen by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to deliver the State of the Union rebuttal, will speak live from Colonial Williamsburg as a moderate, detail‑oriented voice expected to stress affordability, the “chaos” of the Trump era, and a call for concrete policy over slogans. The piece notes Spanberger’s blend of national stewardship (including her CIA background) with a focus on local Virginia concerns, and frames the address as a high‑stakes kickoff to Democrats’ midterm campaign amid intra‑party divisions and a prominent gerrymandering referendum in Virginia. She’s portrayed as a stark contrast to Trump and a unifying figure for a party trying to balance competing priorities.)
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CNN that Democrats will block Trump from nationalizing the midterms, underscoring that election rules are set by states and localities, not the president. The piece notes Trump’s calls to 'take over' elections, GOP battles over election integrity, a Fulton County raid tied to the 2020 vote, and Jeffries’ condemnation of a racist Truth Social post about the Obamas, with Schiff warning Trump could subvert the results if he loses.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Speaker Mike Johnson that Democrats won’t vote to end the partial government shutdown, forcing Johnson to rely on nearly all GOP support for a two-week DHS funding bill tied to ICE/CBP reforms, while Democrats, including progressives, oppose the package and Senate Democrats are split; House GOP factions such as the Freedom Caucus are pressuring against the plan, complicating Johnson’s path and potentially prolonging the shutdown.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus he opposes the DHS/ICE funding bill, saying it lacks the accountability measures Democrats requested. Several Democrats spoke against it in a closed-door meeting, while some centrists remained undecided as MoveOn and other groups pressure against ICE funding. The DHS funding measure is expected to pass the House mostly along party lines, with a separate bipartisan minibus package likely to advance too.
Democrats, led by Jeffries, strategically used a discharge petition to push through a three-year extension despite Republican opposition, outmaneuvering GOP leaders and causing internal dissatisfaction among Republicans.