On Tuesday, the House approved a bill to provide funding for immigration and border enforcement agencies. This bill, which the Senate passed last week, now awaits the president’s signature. The focus is shifting to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, facing unified opposition from Democrats.
Geoff Bennett interviewed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries regarding the vote and the Democratic agenda. This conversation offered insight into the strategies and priorities of the Democratic Party in response to current legislative challenges.
Geoff Bennett serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour. He is known for his detailed reporting and precise analysis of political and cultural issues in the United States. Stephanie Kotuby acts as the Senior Editorial Producer at PBS NewsHour and oversees Washington Week with the Atlantic as Executive Producer. Alexa Gold works as an associate producer for PBS News.