Hakeem Jeffries Launches Democratic Midterm Agenda in Pennsylvania

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries unveiled the Fighting for an Affordable America agenda on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at a steelworkers union hall in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The event marked the 100-day countdown to the midterm elections and served as a rally for Democratic candidate Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter challenging incumbent Republican Representative Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th District.

Jeffries stated that Democrats are prioritizing the reduction of living costs, the restoration of healthcare cuts, and ending the war in Iran to hold President Donald Trump accountable. Governor Josh Shapiro joined the rally to support Democratic candidates in an effort to help the party seize the House majority.

Republicans are countering these efforts with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson is organizing a cross-country fundraising and campaign tour to protect the GOP majority, while President Trump continues visits to battleground states including Georgia and Michigan. The midterms are viewed as a referendum on the Trump administration's economic policies and military actions in Iran. Both parties are operating under a new campaign finance landscape following a June Supreme Court ruling that permits national parties to make direct contributions to candidates.