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Jeffries Unveils Affordable America Plan as GOP Courts Voters

7/27/2026

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Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) unveiled the “Fighting for an Affordable America” agenda, pledging lower grocery, gas and housing costs.
U.S. President Donald Trump told a crowd “We gotta win the midterms” and promoted Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
Republicans hope the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and a law limiting lawmakers’ stock trades will attract voters.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will begin a fundraising tour after the Court’s June ruling permits party contributions.

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Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) unveiled the “Fighting for an Affordable America” agenda, pledging lower grocery, gas and housing costs.
U.S. President Donald Trump told a crowd “We gotta win the midterms” and promoted Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
Republicans hope the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and a law limiting lawmakers’ stock trades will attract voters.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will begin a fundraising tour after the Court’s June ruling permits party contributions.