In the 100-day countdown to the midterms, the party leader unveils the Fighting for an Affordable America agenda to contrast Democratic priorities with Republican positions, focusing on kitchen-table issues.

The agenda emphasizes groceries, gas, housing, and affordable healthcare to underscore how costs affect everyday Americans.

The midterm is framed as a referendum on the president, with Trump actively campaigning in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan.

Campaign-finance changes spurred by a Supreme Court ruling loom over fundraising and spending in the race.

Critics accuse GOP strategists of exploiting a software error about noncitizen voting in New Jersey to push false fraud claims, while broader foreign-policy and cost concerns remain in focus.

Republicans aim to capitalize on tax and spending policies and new campaign-finance rulings to bolster their House bid, while Democrats stay anchored in kitchen-table issues amid foreign and economic anxieties.

Jeffries spoke in Bethlehem at a steelworkers’ union hall to back Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter challenging the incumbent in a key 7th District contest.

Governor Josh Shapiro joined the Pennsylvania campaign swing in support of Brooks, highlighting the district as a pivotal battleground.

Analysts and polls suggest Democrats have a path to the House majority in 2026, with Republicans favored to retain the Senate, shaping the midterm narrative.

Shapiro’s involvement underscores Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in determining House control and hints at potential 2028 Democratic presidential prospects.

Trump remains active on the campaign trail for GOP candidates, while Democrats redirect attention to cost-of-living concerns.

Jeffries argues Republicans have nothing to run on for 2026, pointing to broken promises on lowering costs and avoiding wars.