House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made headlines today as he delivered a record-breaking speech on the House floor, lasting a staggering 8 hours and 44 minutes. Jeffries’ marathon speech was aimed at stalling the final vote on President Trump’s controversial “big, beautiful bill,” which has faced significant opposition and scrutiny.
According to The New York Times, Jeffries’ impassioned address was a strategic move to delay the vote on the Republican megabill, which includes provisions for tax cuts now but potential benefit cuts later. The Budget Lab at Yale has analyzed the distributional effects of selected provisions in the bill, shedding light on the potential impact on various income brackets.
While Jeffries’ speech garnered praise from Democratic supporters, Fox News reported that it caused a delay in the voting process, leading to frustration among House GOP members. The Guardian highlighted the intense atmosphere in the House chamber as Jeffries’ speech unfolded, with Republicans eager to move forward with the vote on Trump’s policy bill.
CBS News captured the essence of Jeffries’ historic speech, emphasizing his dedication to opposing the bill and advocating for a more equitable approach to tax and benefit policies. Despite facing criticism from conservative outlets like RedState, Jeffries’ unwavering commitment to his beliefs resonated with many Americans who are concerned about the potential consequences of the proposed legislation.
As the debate over Trump’s policy bill continues to unfold, Jeffries’ marathon speech serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of robust legislative discourse and the role of individual lawmakers in shaping the future of the country.
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– The New York Times: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQOUExVmJRdVF1ajFBN3pSTTNxVVA5M0dCOG1CVUpPNS1tTmFTYVhPb3hrclAxZ25fY3hFZlBueTNwZDFfd0RJdUw1OC1MWDhjQmFBb0h3RkVNOVdwMHpGTmJzT1FtcFd6Sk5nV05XU2J3MmRhWTktYVZFc1dzVU50QkhOYy11Wl9KZ3N1ekF4V080UERralFScmFOS1VFRElvcVBKVXM0aw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– Fox News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQOUExVmJRdVF1ajFBN3pSTTNxVVA5M0dCOG1CVUpPNS1tTmFTYVhPb3hrclAxZ25fY3hFZlBueTNwZDFfd0RJdUw1OC1MWDhjQmFBb0h3RkVNOVdwMHpGTmJzT1FtcFd6Sk5nV05XU2J3MmRhWTktYVZFc1dzVU50QkhOYy11Wl9KZ3N1ekF4V080UERralFScmFOS1VFRElvcVBKVXM0aw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hakeem-jeffries-wraps-record-breaking-house-floor-speech-before-trump-budget-bill/
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