{
  "id": 14473457,
  "title": "Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/heres-whats-on-house-democrats-agenda-if-they-sweep-to-power-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/heres-whats-on-house-democrats-agenda-if-they-sweep-to-power-in-midterm-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "House Democrats are gearing up for an extensive 100-days agenda aimed at fulfilling their campaign promises if they gain control in the upcoming midterm elections. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who may become the next Speaker of the House, outlined the party's priorities, which include reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, rolling back Medicaid cuts, voting against the Iran war, and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime. These initiatives are designed to address the rising cost of living and the struggles of hardworking Americans under the Trump administration. The Democrats are united in their commitment to making life more affordable and conducting thorough oversight of the Trump administration. The party's agenda hinges on the size of their majority in the House and the outcome of the Senate.",
  "summary": "Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}