Leader Jeffries in the Capitol: “House Democrats Are Going to Focus on Affordability, Accountability and a Return to American Values”

November 9th, 2026 | Press Release LEADER JEFFRIES IN THE CAPITOL: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND A RETURN TO AMERICAN VALUES” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living and holding the crooks ripping off the American people accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES : The American people clearly and decisively rejected MAGA extremism on Tuesday and voted for dramatic change, and that’s exactly what House Democrats are going to work hard to deliver for the American people. Life is way too expensive. There are far too many people in this great country working hard, playing by the rules, they can’t thrive and they can barely survive. That’s an unacceptable situation. Millions of Americans are drowning in this failed Republican economy and have voted for a Congress to focus on driving down the high cost of living in all of the areas, including groceries, gas, housing and, of course, fighting to make healthcare affordable for every single American. House Democrats are going to focus on affordability, accountability and a return to American values. We’re going to fight for an affordable America. We’re going to fight to make sure that we root out corruption wherever it may be found and hold the crooks accountable who have visited it upon the American people. And we’re going to fight hard so that our country can return to American values like liberty and justice for all, equal protection under the law, the unencumbered right to vote and the elevation of our heritage as a nation of immigrants. Full press conference can be watched here . ### Back to News Share: Facebook Twitter