Minority Leader Jeffries Holds Weekly Press Conference At The Capitol

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) says, "This is the wealthiest country in the history of the world. That when you work hard and you play by the rules, you can live the good life and experience the American dream," as (L-R) U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) looks on during a press conference in the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Democratic leadership criticized Speaker Johnson’s decision to adjourn early for the August recess to avoid a vote on the Epstein files. (Footage by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)