‘Divorced from reality’: House leader Jeffries says Dems ‘hold firm’ in midterm race—and says Trump undermines ‘democracy, freedom and dignity’

A finance story from the U.S., reported by Fortune.

Finance · the U.S. · October 19, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 19, 2026

What we said on air

‘Divorced from reality’: House leader Jeffries says Dems ‘hold firm’ in midterm race—and says Trump undermines ‘democracy, freedom and dignity’. Jeffries is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win back the majority—and has traveled to 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates.

National News — Evening edition, October 19, 2026

Reported by Fortune, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at Fortune →

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