The Democratic lawmakers said in a statement Monday Republicans have forced them to take action due to rising costs in the U.S.
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on Monday announced the creation of a new “rapid response task force and litigation working group” which will aim to “push back against far-right extremism.
” Leading the group is Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., along with co-chairs Reps. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. The group said in a statement Republicans have forced them to take action due to rising costs in the U.S. “House Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living for everyday Americans,” the statement reads. “We recognize that there are far too many people in this country struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. That’s not acceptable in the wealthiest country in the history of the world.” Last year, Republicans repeatedly promised to make life more affordable for everyday Americans,” it continues. “Apparently, they didn’t mean it. House Republicans and the administration have done nothing to lower the high cost of living.” The move comes as Democrats increasingly voice anger over actions taken President Donald Trump. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told Politico in an interview blame lies with the Senate, which is overseeing the process of confirming Trump’s Cabinet nominees. “This is not business as usual, and Senate Democrats should not be treating this as business as usual,” she told the publication. “We need to see a halt on all Trump nominees.” Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., last week also spoke out against the Trump administration, targeting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency . The presidential advisory committee has begun making inquiries into several federal agencies. “An unelected shadow government is conducting a hostile takeover of the federal government,” Sen. Schumer warned via X. “DOGE is not a real government agency. DOGE has no authority to make spending decisions.” “DOGE has no authority to shut programs down or to ignore federal law,” he added. “DOGE’s conduct cannot be allowed to stand. Congress must take action to restore the rule of law.”“This is the one shot the American people have to defeat BUREAUcracy, rule of the bureaucrats, and restore DEMOcracy, rule of the people,” he said.Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to jacwalker@sbgtv.com.
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