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Hakeem Jeffries: “House Democrats are going to lead a Congress that does serve as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2026
House Democrats are going to lead a Congress that does serve as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

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Commenting on the role of House Democrats.

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