By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-house-democrats-blasts-do-nothing-republican-majority-in-midterm-pitch-to-voters Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: House Democrats blasts 'do nothing' Republican majority in midterm pitch to voters Politics Sep 16, 2026 2:28 PM EDT Standing on the Capitol steps before lawmakers head home to campaign, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries assailed the "do nothing" Republican majority and promised Democrats will do better. Watch in the video player above. "Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans promised to bring down grocery prices on Day One. They promised to stop endless wars in the Middle East," Jeffries said. "But Republicans have done nothing to make life more affordable for the American people." WATCH LIVE: House considers bills on Russia sanctions, AI data center costs He said the Democrats' message is simple: "We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Jeffries also warned that it's time for the corruption to end: "House Democrats are going to hold the crooks accountable." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Standing on the Capitol steps before lawmakers head home to campaign, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries assailed the "do nothing" Republican majority and promised Democrats will do better. Watch in the video player above. "Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans promised to bring down grocery prices on Day One. They promised to stop endless wars in the Middle East," Jeffries said. "But Republicans have done nothing to make life more affordable for the American people." WATCH LIVE: House considers bills on Russia sanctions, AI data center costs He said the Democrats' message is simple: "We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Jeffries also warned that it's time for the corruption to end: "House Democrats are going to hold the crooks accountable." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now