House Dem Leader Jeffries hammers Trump, asks for teachers union help in midterms

By: Amelia Twyman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

Body Text Preview

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries rallied a key group for his party Thursday, telling the American Federation of Teachers’ national convention that, if successful in November’s midterm elections, a Democratic majority in the House would pursue several progressive policies.

The New York congressman addressed affordability, voting rights and what he called “the most corrupt administration in American history” while drawing personal connections to the conventiongoers. He said he was grateful for the …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us