Hispanic caucus

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is pressuring incoming Democrats, particularly those aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker as a condition for CBC membership. Several Black Democrats, including Afro-Latino nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and others, have declined to commit to backing Jeffries, prompting CBC members to warn they may not be welcomed if they oppose him. While CBC leadership has not formalized this requirement, it appears to be a de facto standard to prioritize Black legislative priorities.

President Trump urged House Republicans to resume legislative activity after a procedural block, but some hard-liners, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Chip Roy, continue to demand the inclusion of the SAVE America Act in the defense policy bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to move forward with key legislation, including fiscal 2027 funding and a housing affordability bill, while also addressing the Hispanic Caucus's transition and an ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a public defence investigator, defeated Adriano Espaillat in the 13th congressional district primary. Zohran Mamdani, New York mayor, endorsed Chevalier and two other candidates who won their primaries.

House Democrats are threatening to withhold dues from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) after it spent $135,000 to support a moderate candidate in a California Democratic primary, which clashed with endorsements from progressive and Hispanic caucuses. Lawmakers expressed frustration that the DCCC's actions undermined their influence over primary outcomes and the use of campaign funds.