Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on Dems’ and affordability ahead of midterms

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched his party’s midterm campaign around affordability, promising action on living costs if Democrats regain control of the House. Speaking in Pennsylvania, he argued that Republican policies under President Trump have made everyday essentials more expensive; the message is intended to help Democrats win a narrowly divided chamber in November.

Jeffries said Democrats would seek to reduce the costs of groceries, petrol, housing and healthcare, protect Medicare and Social Security, and curb price gouging. He also linked the issue to healthcare cuts and the war in Iran, while proposing an end to stock trading by senior elected officials and the release of Epstein-related files. Fewer than 20 House races are regarded as genuine toss-ups, and Pennsylvania’s 7th District is among the key contests.