Jeffries Slams ‘Reckless’ Republican Budget Bill

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., sharply criticized Republicans’ budget reconciliation proposal Wednesday, calling it a “reckless” measure that Democrats are determined to defeat.

Speaking to reporters after House Democrats began debating the legislation, Jeffries argued that Republicans were struggling to advance their agenda despite holding the House majority.

“A few moments ago, yet again,...