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House Democrats voted unanimously Wednesday to make New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries their new leader – making him the first Black person to lead a party in Congress.Meanwhile, the House passed legislation that would force rail companies and labor unions to accept a tentative deal to avert a nationwide rail strike — and while progressives pushed for a separate bill to guarantee paid sick leave, it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.And in headlines: the FDA is reportedly planning to allow more queer men to donate blood, a House panel finally has access to former President Trump’s federal tax returns, and the French baguette was added to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.Show Notes:Every Last Vote | Vote Save America – <a href="https://votesaveamerica.com/every-last-vote/" target="_blank">https://votesaveamerica.com/every-last-vote/</a>Crooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at<a href="http://crooked.com/coffee"> crooked.com/coffee</a>Follow us on Instagram –<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whataday/" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/whataday/</a>For a transcript of this episode, please visit<a href="http://crooked.com/whataday" target="_blank"> crooked.com/whataday</a>

What A Day cuts through all the chaos and crimes to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 20 minutes. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson, Priyanka Aribindi, Josie Duffy Rice, and Juanita Tolliver break down the biggest news of the day, share important stories you may have missed, and show you what “Fox &amp; Friends” would sound like if it were hosted by people whose parents read to them as children. New episodes Monday through Friday at 5 a.m. EST.