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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing backlash from his own party after a reported meeting with Jared Kushner — a move that’s sparking outrage and confusion ahead of the midterms, where Democrats are eyeing a House comeback. Critics including former Obama aide Tommy Vietor and Senator Chris van Hollen are demanding accountability and tangible results, while even GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger questioned the optics. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is preparing sweeping new sanctions against Iran, calling it the “single greatest financial offensive ever,” as Tehran braces for economic devastation — and the U.S. also warns China and Russia to cut ties. Compounding the political tension, election deniers are surging in swing states, backed by corporations once championing voting rights — raising alarms about the future of American democracy.

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