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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell and 54 of their Democratic colleagues yesterday called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding the Trump administration’s $20 billion bailout of Argentina. 

The members expressed concerns that the bailout is an inappropriate use of U.S. taxpayer funds to influence Argentina’s upcoming election in favor of President Trump’s political ally, Argentine President Javier Milei. They also highlighted the bailout’s detrimental impact on American farmers, particularly soybean producers, and a potential conflict of interest involving a close associate of the Trump administration who stands to financially benefit from the arrangement. Adding to the outrage, President Trump suggested yesterday that the U.S. government would purchase beef from Argentina, a direct betrayal of American ranchers.

“President Trump has explicitly conditioned the bailout on the electoral success in this month’s elections of President Milei’s party,” the members wrote. “The U.S. Treasury’s authorities to address international financial crises, which are meant for situations that present a genuine U.S. national interest, should not be used to influence elections abroad. In this regard, President Trump has not only conditioned the loan on President Milei’s electoral prospects, but he has also noted that the United States will not benefit from the bailout.”

The members continued, “Due to the Trump administration’s failed trade policy, China purchased almost no American soybeans from May to August of this year. As American farmers struggle, Brazil has set records in its soybean exports to China and Argentina is following suit after capitalizing on the Trump administration’s promise of a bailout. American farmers need relief. American farmers need restored market access.”

In addition to Ranking Members Sánchez and Sewell, the letter was signed by Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.), Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Veronica Escobar (D-Texas), Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), Julie Johnson (D-Texas), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), John Larson (D-Conn.), Mike Levin (D-Calif.), Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), James McGovern (D-Mass.), Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.), Janice Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Bradley Schneider (D-Ill.), Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Dina Titus (D-Nev.), Norma Torres (D-Calif.), and Nikema Williams (D-Ga.). 

Full text of the letter is available here and follows:

October 20, 2025

The Honorable Scott Bessent 
Secretary of the U.S. Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20220        

Dear Secretary Bessent,

We write to express significant concerns with the Trump Administration’s bailout of Argentina, including by purchasing an undisclosed amount of Argentine pesos and providing a $20 billion loan. These actions are an explicit effort to support the political prospects of Argentine President Javier Milei, a political ally of President Trump. We are also concerned by the administration’s misuse of American taxpayer dollars, the bailout’s negative impact on American farmers and an apparent conflict of interest. 

Your announcement to do whatever is needed to support Argentina’s economy, appears to be an effort to unduly influence Argentina’s democratic elections scheduled for next month. In fact, you have stated that the $20 billion loan would function as a “bridge to the election” and that you had been in contact with several U.S. companies that would invest in Argentina conditioned on “positive” election results. Moreover, President Trump has explicitly conditioned the bailout on the electoral success in this month’s elections of President Milei’s party. The U.S. Treasury’s authorities to address international financial crises, which are meant for situations that present a genuine U.S. national interest, should not be used to influence elections abroad. In this regard, President Trump has not only conditioned the loan on President Milei’s electoral prospects, but he has also noted that the United States will not benefit from the bailout. 

In addition to our concerns about your misuse of Treasury’s authorities, the administration’s bailout has helped Argentina increase its trade with China — at the direct expense of American farmers. As you are aware, text messages between you and a “BR,” who appears to be Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, raise concerns that the bailout for Argentina empowered it to export more to China while undercutting American farmers. Just days after the bailout was announced, Argentina dropped its export taxes on various agricultural products and sold at least 20 shiploads (or roughly 1.3 million tons) of Argentinean soybeans to China. The text message states “We bailed out Argentina yesterday and in return, the Argentine’s are removing their export tariffs on grains, reducing their price, and sold a bunch of soybeans to China, at a time when we would normally be selling to China. Soy prices are dropping further because of it. This gives China more leverage on us.” 

American soybean farmers are struggling since being locked out of China’s market. In 2024, China purchased more than half of the U.S.’ total soybean exports. Yet, due to the Trump Administration’s failed trade policy, China purchased almost no American soybeans from May to August of this year. As American farmers struggle, Brazil has set records in its soybean exports to China and Argentina is following suit after capitalizing on the Trump Administration’s promise of a bailout. American farmers need relief. American farmers need restored market access. 

We are also concerned by the apparent conflict of interest you have in negotiating a financial agreement that would bail out the Argentine economy. According to media reports, one of your friends and former colleagues, Robert Citrone, has invested heavily in Argentinean bonds and equities in Argentinean companies and, therefore, stands to lose from an Argentine default. In fact, just days before your announcement of the $20 billion bailout for Argentina, Citrone purchased more Argentine bonds. American taxpayer dollars must not be used to enrich the political allies of the Trump Administration. 

It is troubling that the Trump Administration is bailing out Argentina while telling American families that the United States cannot afford basic health care investments at home. The American people deserve better. We request full and immediate answers to the following questions: 

1. How many Argentine pesos did the U.S. Treasury purchase?
2. What are the specific terms of the administration’s $20 billion loan?
3. What, if any, agreement has Argentina made to cancel its credit arrangements with China before receiving financial support from the United States?
4. What is the status of U.S.-China trade negotiations, particularly as it pertains to reopening market access for American farmers?
5. What safeguards are in place to ensure that a U.S. financial assistance package to Argentina does not amount to undue election influence?
6. What measures has the Treasury Department taken to ensure that U.S. taxpayer funds are not misused to benefit the Trump administration’s political allies or personal associates, such as Robert Citrone?

We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois)

EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to reports of ICE/CBP activity in the 9^th District:

“On Halloween, a day meant for family, community, and celebration, Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have instead chosen to terrorize our community. Reports of federal agents abducting our neighbors have come in from Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District. 

“This cruelty is not only unacceptable, but it is inhumane and criminal.  My team and I are continuing to closely monitor the situation and are working in coordination with local partners, rapid response networks, and community organizations to protect our neighbors and ensure their safety. 

“Every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear. Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity. We are a nation of immigrants. Immigrants make our community strong. Together, we will not back down. We will continue to fight back.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered where he laid out how Democrats remain laser-focused on making life better for the American people and driving down the high cost of living, while Republicans continue their all-out assault on the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people.

ROLAND MARTIN: Huge wins last night for Democrats. Virginia, New Jersey, local races, school board races, all across the country. And it bodes well, heading into 2026. Joining us right now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Glad to have you on the show. This was interesting over last night. And we already seen it. You got the right and Fox News, they’re all going. The face of the Democratic Party is Zohran Mamdani. Well, last I checked you had Mary Sheffield in Detroit win last night. You had, as Cameron said earlier, a sister in Syracuse, a sister in Albany, New York. You had a Democrat in Cincinnati, a Democrat in Pittsburgh, Andre Dickens in Atlanta, an incumbent won in Cleveland. So this idea that you only had one person win Mayor last night who’s a Democrat is kind of stupid.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Absolutely. Democrats won across the country and up and down the ballot, and decisively. Now, the thing that connected these Democratic victories are, one, an embrace by the American people of the fact that we’re focused on the issues that matter—driving down the high cost of living. Life has become more expensive under Donald Trump and Republican policies, not less expensive, despite their promise to lower costs on day one. We’re focused on driving down the high cost of living. That was the case in New York City. That was the case in New Jersey. That was case in Virginia and across the country with the mayors that you mentioned who successfully won all across America. And, of course, we’re gonna stay on the case as it relates to protecting the healthcare of the American people and decisively addressing the Republican healthcare crisis. It was also a rejection of Republican extremism, their assault on all the things, including the economy, on voting rights, on nutritional assistance, on veterans, on farmers, on the American way of life, on law-abiding immigrant communities and, of course, on democracy itself. So, it was a big night for the American people, and of course, it was a big night for the Democratic Party.

ROLAND MARTIN: You know, not just that. And when we talk about races and again, we spent a lot of time—everybody obviously was focused on these statewide races—Sherrill winning the Governor’s race in New Jersey, Spanberger in Virginia and, of course, Jay Jones, Attorney General in Virginia, you have the Lieutenant Governor as well. But the thing that also jumps out to me—This is a headline in the Charlotte Observer. Charlotte’s blue wave tells a national story on Donald Trump. And it details what happened last night. All across North Carolina, Democrats also won local races. You got the three Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania. And so, the mistake that I think people make is that they say, well, New Jersey, very blue, Virginia, somewhat blue. But you have to also look at local. When you start seeing big wins in school board races, DA races, City Council races, seats flipping, you saw, look, two wins in Mississippi where they broke the Republican supermajority there as well. That also speaks to the mood of the people on the ground and everybody keeps focusing on D.C., as opposed to what’s happening locally.

LEADER JEFFRIES: There’s no doubt about it. And what we saw was a high degree of Democratic energy, Independent voters swinging in our direction decisively. And, of course, communities that Republicans thought they had a chokehold on in terms of the support of the Latino community, broke back towards Democrats. Working-class Americans breaking back toward Democrats. Young people, young white males breaking toward Democrats. And this is happening all across America. In Onondaga County, which is in Central New York, the control of the state legislature was flipped for the first time in 40 years. In Georgia, we saw Democrats win statewide office for the first time in 20 years. In Pennsylvania, a state that Donald Trump just won, the Democratic candidates who were on the ballot for the state Supreme Court, three of them won decisively. You mentioned, Roland, what happened in Mississippi in terms of breaking the Republican supermajority. This is a story that has occurred all across the country. And the California ballot initiative was incredibly significant in that turnout was higher in many parts of the state for Prop 50 to stop Trump from stealing the election than it had been last November in a presidential election. That is unheard of. That’s Democratic energy. That’s the American people recognizing we’re in the midst of a national nightmare. And the only way to turn things around is to throw Republican extremists out of office.

ROLAND MARTIN: There have been a couple of reports that have come out in last week or so saying that Democrats should be focusing on centrist ideas and leaving identity politics and all kinds of stuff along those lines. And this is what we said last night. Zohran Mamdani ran an unbelievable campaign in New York where he was focused on affordability and the needs of the people. If you take a Spanberger or a Sherrill, they run a centrist race. If you take someone who is in another part of the country, you run a different race. I think it’s dumb when these—and I’m just gonna say it—when these largely white Democratic strategists sit around and say, this is how Democrats have to run. No, you run based upon the makeup of your congressional district, your state, or your state district or your State Senate. I think it’s dumb to think that there’s only one way to do it. There are gonna be some places that are more progressive than others. Some places more centrist than others. And so, to me you find the candidate who runs according to their district and not some cookie-cutter map.

LEADER JEFFRIES: I think that’s exactly right, Roland. And it’s intellectually lazy when some of these so-called consultants think that there’s a one-size-fits-all approach in a country that is the most diverse in the history of the world across the 50 states and the multiple jurisdictions. And so, for us, however, I think what’s gonna be critical as we are recruiting candidates to flip seats and take back the House next year, is that those candidates and their life experiences authentically match the districts that they hope to represent. Because after all, the House of Representatives was designed by the Framers to be the institution closest to the American people, to reflect the hopes, the dreams, the aspirations, the fears, the concerns, the anxieties and the passions of the American people. And there are 435 congressional districts and everyone is going to be different. That doesn’t mean that we can’t unite under a frame of dealing with the issues that matter to the American people and for us, of course, that’s making life more affordable.

ROLAND MARTIN: We saw a lot, we saw significant Black turnout last night in Virginia, in New Jersey as well. What I also look at last night, and matter of fact, a lot of people were concerned about Mamdani in New York—based upon the polling data, the highest percentage of votes he got last night were African Americans. And again, I think last night, what last night says, again, I’m gonna say it again to those white Democratic strategists, they better understand, You better put time, money, and resources into your base voters. Black women, Black men, young people, reaching those folks, because if you turn out your base voters, then you have a better shot as opposed to trying to appeal to folks who are not your base. Go out to New York City, look at those numbers. Those low-propensity voters, those young voters who sat out. That means a message and a candidate appealing to them. That’s the strategy to victory. Your thoughts.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah. For us to win elections, particularly as it relates to taking back the House of Representatives, we have to do two things, keep the base energized and move swing voters in our direction. But the foundation for any electoral success, to your point, Roland, is to make sure we have an energized base. And at the heart of that energized base are African American women who once again delivered for Democratic candidates all across the country, up and down the ballot.

ROLAND MARTIN: Last question for you. I played a clip earlier. Charlamagne tha God made this comment saying that Democrats should back off what’s happening with healthcare in the House and just go ahead and end this government shutdown. I called it pretty much stupid and idiotic because I said you’re fighting for millions of people. This is a life and death matter. When it comes to this shutdown, did last night put more wind in your sails to keep fighting?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah, we’re gonna continue to stay in this fight until we win this fight. And we’ve made clear, look, we’ll sit down with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, anytime, anyplace, to reopen the government, to enact a spending agreement that makes life better for the American people, while decisively addressing the Republican healthcare crisis that’s crushing people all across America. We’ve got to ensure that we extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Otherwise, tens of millions of people are going to experience dramatically increased health care premiums, co-pays and deductibles. And it’s unfortunate that some are parroting MAGA extremist, Donald Trump-like talking points.

ROLAND MARTIN: 20 seconds left. Have you called Speaker of the House, Don Scott of Virginia to say, bruh, even though you’re a Kappa, he’s an Alpha, hell of a job picking up 13 seats?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Don Scott is a great legislative leader, one of the best in the country. He and I are in close touch. I, of course, congratulated him. Your frat brother, we’re all united on this side, Alphas, Kappas, Omegas.

ROLAND MARTIN: He pledged the same chapter. Same chapter at Texas A&M. That’s my Pi-O brother.

LEADER JEFFRIES: He’s a good man. And Texas A&M is doing their thing right now in football too, Roland.

ROLAND MARTIN: Yes, sir. Well, we appreciate it. He’s actually up next. And so, we appreciate you joining us.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Appreciate you.

ROLAND MARTIN: All right. Thanks a lot.

Full interview can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference alongside Members of House Democratic leadership, where they reiterated that as Republicans continue to break every promise made, Democrats remain united and ready to find a bipartisan agreement to end the Trump-Republican shutdown and protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people.

LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s an honor to be joined today by Whip Katherine Clark, Chair Pete Aguilar, we’ve got Steering and Policy Co-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chair Lauren Underwood and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. Last night was a big night for the American people and, of course, a big night for the Democratic Party and our candidates who were successful all across the country in making it clear to the American people that we’re going to fight to lower the high cost of living, to stand up for them, improve their quality of life, address the Republican healthcare crisis and push back against the extremism that is being unleashed with record speed on the American people. It’s clear that last night was also a decisive repudiation of Donald Trump and failed Republican policies. America is too expensive. The cost of living is way too high. Donald Trump and Republicans promised that they would lower costs on day one. Costs aren’t going down. They are going up. Inflation is going up. Housing costs out of control. Grocery costs out of control. Child care costs out of control. Electricity prices through the roof. And now that we are in day 36 of the Trump-Republican shutdown, it’s clear that because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are about to dramatically experience increases in their premiums, co-pays and deductibles, which will make it unaffordable for them, their children and their families to go see a doctor when they need one.

House Democrats are going to continue to stand on the side of the American people in fighting to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system that Republicans are decimating and clean up corruption so we can deliver a country that actually works for working-class Americans, for middle-class Americans and for everyday Americans. Our position as House Democrats, working closely with our friends and colleagues on the other side of the Capitol Senate Democrats, remains the same. Earlier today, Leader Schumer and I demanded a meeting with Donald Trump. He needs to get off the sidelines and get in the game because until he does, this government will remain shut down. Mike Johnson and John Thune have zero authority to act on their own. And over the last 36 days, Donald Trump has been too busy throwing parties designed to elevate the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. He’s been too busy on the golf course. He’s been too busy destroying half the White House. And he’s been too busy finding $40 billion for the people of Argentina. And yet can’t find a dime to prevent children in this country from going hungry. The American people have had enough, and the results last night across the country have made that clear.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Larsen Releases Statement on Trump Administration Cancelling Thousands of Flights

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on FOX News’ Special Report with Bret Baier where he outlined how Democrats from coast to coast are committed to lowering costs and making life more affordable for everyday Americans.

BRET BAIER: Well, even though Democrats won big in the off-year elections last night, there is a party divide. Here to talk about that, the government shutdown and response to President Trump, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Mr. Leader, thanks for the time. I want to start with what exactly I asked President Trump at the very beginning, which is how do you read the results from last night?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, it was a decisive win for the American people. Affordability was on the ballot, and affordability won throughout America. Donald Trump, of course, promised that costs would go down on day one. Costs haven’t gone down. Costs have gone up. Housing costs through the roof, child care costs through the roof, groceries through the roof, electricity bills skyrocketing across America. And now, because my Republican colleagues refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, we know that for tens of millions of Americans who are now in the open enrollment period, they are experiencing dramatically increased premiums, co-pays and deductibles. In some cases, working-class Americans being asked to absorb increases of $1,000 or $2,000 per month. America is too expensive, and something needs to be done about it decisively.

BRET BAIER: I want to talk to you about the government shutdown in just a minute. Is the incoming New York mayor, Mamdani, going to drag down moderates in your party next year?

LEADER JEFFRIES: I think the connective tissue that we saw across the country, including as it relates to the Mayor-elect’s campaign, in New Jersey and in Virginia, was the notion that, as Democrats, we are going to fight hard to make life more affordable. Far too many people are struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. They’re working hard and they’re playing by the rules, but they can’t get ahead. In fact, they can barely get by. And that should not be the case in this country, the wealthiest country in the history of the world.

BRET BAIER: Here’s what Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said about Mayor-elect Mamdani and his race.

RECORDING OF REP. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ: He had to not just defeat a Republican. He had to defeat a Republican and the old guard of the Democratic Party at the same time. The Democratic Party cannot last much longer by denying the future, by trying to undercut our young, by trying to undercut the next generation.

BRET BAIER: So there is a divide there, and I guess the question to you, Mr. Leader, is, are you part of the old guard or the future that Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez talks about, about her and Mayor-elect Mamdani?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, ultimately, I think that’s a question, Bret, that the people that I represent are going to have to decide. In the House, as you know, we have a two-year employment contract, and every two years we have to go back to the voters and make our case as to whether we are continuing to deliver for the American people, the people we’re privileged to represent, in ways that improve their quality of life. That’s what Democrats are all about at this moment, House Democrats in particular. We recognize that America deserves better than where things are at right now, that we need to drive down the high cost of living, we need to fix our broken healthcare system and we also need to clean up corruption across the board—in Congress, at the Supreme Court and, of course, as it relates to this administration.

BRET BAIER: You’ve had Democratic Socialists like Mamdani win, though, and there have been supporters, including yourself, who endorsed him. But the Democratic Socialists of America, this is what their platform is: abolish mandatory minimums and cash bail, establish universal rent control, greatly reduce U.S. military budget, amnesty for all immigrants, full voting rights to non-citizens and national popular vote for President. So do you sign on to that new side of your party with those stipulations?

LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s very interesting that you asked that question. Here’s what Democrats stand for. We believe in a country with a strong floor and no ceiling. In this great country of ours, when you work hard and play by the rules, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve for yourself, for your family and for your children. At the same period of time as Democrats, we do believe in a strong floor and that includes Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, veterans benefits and nutritional assistance. Things that, unfortunately, my Republican colleagues are cutting right now as we speak, with an agenda that’s designed just to benefit the wealthiest amongst us, and that’s what was done in their One Big Ugly Bill.

BRET BAIER: I want to talk about healthcare in just a second, but this is the last thing about Mamdani. How did you come to endorse Zohran Mamdani? And contrast that with the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who not only didn’t endorse him, he didn’t say how he voted. Take a listen.

RECORDING OF REPORTER: Today is Election Day in New York City. Did you vote for Mamdani or Cuomo?

RECORDING OF CHUCK SCHUMER: Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City.

BRET BAIER: I mean, you guys live blocks away from each other in Brooklyn. How did you come to the different calculus as far as your endorsement than Senator Schumer did?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, I issued a statement. That statement certainly speaks for itself. And as Leader Schumer said—and he of course speaks for himself as well—we have to all collectively now make sure that everyone who was elected, that Zohran is a successful mayor for the good of everyone, people who voted for him and people who voted against him. We certainly have to make sure, of course, that Mikie Sherrill, who had a decisive victory in New Jersey, crushed the Republican opposition, that she’s successful. She ran on affordability. And we all have to work to make sure that, of course, Abigail Spanberger, who had an incredibly decisive victory—I think it was 14 or 15 points, nobody apparently saw that coming on the other side of the aisle—that she’s successful because everyone is focused on making life more affordable for the American people.

BRET BAIER: And I talked about the massive spreads today on air, and it was significant in those two states. I want to talk to you about the government shutdown. There is talk of deals up on the Hill, possibly appropriations bills as well as a continuing resolution passing before Veterans Day, including paying veterans before Veterans Day. Would you be open to any of that at this point? And what happens if moderate Democrats kind of undercut this standoff like they did last year, last March?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, what we’ve indicated as House Democrats is that we will be open to any bipartisan agreement that emerges from the Senate in good faith as long as it, of course, reopens the government, that it enacts a spending agreement that is actually designed to make life better for working-class Americans, middle-class Americans and everyday Americans, while at the same time decisively addresses the Republican healthcare crisis, which includes but is not limited to the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. That hurts people all across the country, regardless of whether they’re a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent. We’re fighting for the American people. Hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health centers are closing all throughout America, including in Louisiana or in Alabama. And these are states that cannot absorb what, unfortunately, has come out of the One Big Ugly Bill, and we think this needs to be decisively addressed.

BRET BAIER: And Republicans are saying they’re willing to negotiate on that. They’ll put it in the bill, in this negotiation, but they want to open the government first. They want a deal with air traffic controllers, they want to pay veterans, they want to do it this weekend. So that’s why I asked that question. I want to ask you one more thing. You’ve called former Speaker Nancy Pelosi your mentor. She said this about the President of the United States the other day.

RECORDING OF SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI: It’ll sound like I’m awful about Trump, because he’s just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the earth, but anyway.

RECORDING OF ELEX MICHAELSON: You think he’s the worst thing on the face of the Earth?

RECORDING OF SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI: I do, yeah. I do. Because he’s the President of the United States, and he does not honor the Constitution of the United States.

BRET BAIER: A vile creature, the worst thing on the face of the earth. Do you stand by what your mentor, Congresswoman Pelosi, said about the President?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, is a legendary figure, a hero. She’s done so much for so many over so many years. She speaks powerfully. She speaks authentically. She speaks eloquently on issues of importance to the American people.

BRET BAIER: Even in that moment?

LEADER JEFFRIES: As I indicated, Nancy Pelosi is a legend. She has done more for people here in this country than almost every single American who has served in the House of Representatives. She’s a force of nature. She’s made a difference in the lives of millions of people, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve with her over these years that I’ve spent in Congress.

BRET BAIER: Leader Jeffries, we appreciate you coming on. We welcome you back to Special Report.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you.

Full interview can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee, led a letter with 22 of their colleagues demanding answers from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian after the company indicated it is partnering with the Israeli company Fetcherr to expand its use of generative artificial intelligence and move towards individualized, surveillance-based pricing.

The Members’ letter follows up on a letter sent by Senators Gallego, Blumenthal, and Warner, to which Delta failed to adequately respond.

 “At a time when Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, the airline industry is already highly concentrated, and generative AI is being deployed throughout the economy with limited transparency, this move could drive up prices for consumers and result in individualized, surveillance-based price discrimination,” the Members wrote.

“And while Delta claims it has ‘strict safeguards to ensure compliance with federal law, it has not explained what those safeguards are, provided any meaningful transparency into its agreement with Fetcherr or the data that is being used to train the generative AI-powered algorithms, or otherwise provided evidence that it is not moving towards surveillance pricing,” the Members continued.

The Members asked a series of questions to Delta about its plans to expand generative AI in its ticket pricing and requested a response by November 18. 

Read the full text of the letter here.

The letter was cosigned by Representatives Becca Balint (VT-00), André Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Judy Chu (CA-28), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Danny Davis (IL-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Summer Lee (PA-12), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Mark Takano (CA-39), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on November 4, 2025

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter volunteers in Gainvesville to assist residents struggling with Democrat-led government shutdown

Carter volunteers in Gainvesville to assist residents struggling with Democrat-led government shutdown