Democrats have a golden opportunity to be the anti-corruption party, but the House caucus is not seizing it.
Hakeem Jeffries
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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.
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How About a Daily Democratic Message?
Today on TAP: It’s a promising concept, but the devil is in the details.
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Democrats’ Plans to Fight Musk
After a slow start, Democrats begin to resist the government takeover.
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The Debt Limit Should Absolutely Be Eliminated
Today on TAP: Trump is offering the deal of a lifetime.
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The Lamest-Duck Session
November and December will nominally be about confirming judges and kicking the can on must-pass bills. More ambitious efforts probably aren’t happening.