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Watch live: House Dems speak in wake of seismic NY primaries; Iran war powers vote

Watch live: House Dems speak in wake of seismic NY primaries; Iran war powers vote

Summary

House Democratic leaders spoke on Wednesday after New York’s primary elections, where two candidates supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lost to more progressive challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. These results highlight increasing divisions within the Democratic Party.

Key Facts

  • New York held primary elections for House seats.
  • Two candidates supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries were defeated.
  • The winners were supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist.
  • The election results show growing differences within the Democratic Party.
  • House Democratic leaders addressed these outcomes Wednesday morning.
  • There was also a vote on war powers related to Iran.
  • The event included speeches from House Democratic leaders discussing these developments.
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