House Democrats outline agenda if they win majority
House Democrats created five working groups for an affordability agenda.
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House Democrats created five working groups for an affordability agenda.
With four weeks until Election Day, new polls and Cook ratings give Democrats an edge: they are favored for a narrow House majority, while six Senate seats have shifted toward them since June. Trump’s approval remains low, but Republicans retain a cash advantage.
Democrats need a net gain of at least four Senate seats to win a majority.
In a PBS NewsHour interview, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said affordability and accountability would be priorities if Democrats regain control of the House. He discussed AI regulation, tariffs, Medicaid, government spending and possible investigations.
Jeffries identified five areas for Democratic action on affordability.