House Dem Leader Jeffries hammers Trump, asks for teachers union help in midterms

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed the American Federation of Teachers' convention, urging union support for Democrats in the 2026 midterms and outlining policy goals including combating Trump's administration corruption and protecting programs like Social Security. The union, a major Democratic donor, contributed over $4 million to Democratic candidates and House Majority PAC in 2024.