It’s been almost imperceptible, but the Department of Homeland Security hasn’t been funded since February. Avenues to resolve the standoff keep getting cut off.
Hakeem Jeffries
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Republican Frostbite
Defense of ICE has become a political loser, and the deal to trade reforms for continued funding is off the table.
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No Time to Compromise on ICE
If they are not careful, Democrats could get outmaneuvered on the details of trading funding for reform.
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Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
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House Democrats Squander the Opportunity of Trumpian Corruption
Democrats have a golden opportunity to be the anti-corruption party, but the House caucus is not seizing it.
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Jeffries Undercuts Congressional Stock Trading Ban
A bipartisan solution was gaining momentum, but the House Democratic leader just issued his own bill that will prevent consensus.
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Democratic Voters Are Clamoring for AI Regulation. Their Leaders Aren’t Interested.
A new AI commission established by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries includes several corporate-friendly legislators.
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House Democratic Leaders Urged to Force a Vote on Stock Trading Ban
Enough Republicans are on a discharge petition to get a House vote to end congressional stock trading—if Democrats sign on.
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To Win Radical Success, Mamdani Understands, Is to Know When and Where to Compromise
Pragmatism is required to build a social democratic New York.
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The Government Has Been Shut Down for Months
Today is the day we stop pretending that it’s not.