Jeffries and McBride look ahead in Denver

Plus: Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate majority leader, Craig draws a line on lame-duck farm bill and Rivas reflects on her term representing Democratic freshmen.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks to reporters during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 12, 2026. Photo by Tom Williams / CQ Roll Call via Getty Images

Today in Congress: The House and Senate are out. … The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing at the UNC Charlotte Center City on restoring choice and accountability in the workplace at 10 a.m.