Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries and House

Hakeem Jeffries stands apart in Democrats' post-2024 leadership backlash
Nearly every Democratic leader is getting swept up in a party-wide blame game over their calamitous performance in the 2024 election – but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) appears to be largely evading internal backlash.
Hakeem Jeffries chooses calm over chaos as Democrats work to win the House majority
And yet, Hakeem Jeffries , in line to make history as the first Black speaker of the House, says he is choosing to stay calm, as Democrats work to wrest control of the chaotic U.S. House from Republicans.
Will Hakeem Jeffries become the ‘face of resistance’ if Democrats win the House?
With Republicans projected to win both the White House and Senate, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become an important check on GOP power if Democrats control the House.
Hakeem Jeffries becomes "deflated" Democrats' last hope
Democrats are turning to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as their last hope for stopping a Trump-led Republican trifecta in Washington. Why it matters: The party is reeling from a stunning wipeout in the Senate and the former president is closing in on the White House, with the race for the House on a knife's edge.
Hakeem Jeffries sails to reelection with possible House speakership on horizon
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) won reelection Tuesday night, easily beating Republican challenger John Delaney and bringing him one step closer to a possible speakership, should Democrats retake the House majority.
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Hakeem Jeffries visits Montgomery to back Shomari Figures in key Congressional race
Speaking Thursday in Montgomery, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic nominee Shomari Figures "will be a ...
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Jeffries dodges Hochul’s ‘anti-American’ comment, as fellow Dems Ryan, James blast ‘fascist,’ ‘extremist’ GOP
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged a question about Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Republican voters “anti-democratic” — as some of his fellow New York Democrats took the opportunity to ...
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Hakeem Jeffries hits Mike Johnson's comments on 'massive reform' to Obamacare if Donald Trump wins
Jeffries hit Johnson in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY after the speaker talked about Obamacare reforms at a ...
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Will Hakeem Jeffries become America’s first Black House speaker? It’s down to New York.
NEW YORK — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Gov. Kathy Hochul have a lot on the line Tuesday, when New York voters decide whether to redeem them after their dismal showing in House ...
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Hakeem Jeffries, John Mannion: CHIPS Act comments show GOP 'doesn't understand' CNY
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and John Mannion respond to House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments about the CHIPS and ...
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Hakeem Jeffries built a plan to be speaker – and maybe hold off Trump
Two very different futures await Hakeem Jeffries in January. In one, the New York Democrat is sitting in the Oval Office with a woman he first met when she was a district attorney and he was a ...
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Fat Joe Asks Hakeem Jeffries Why Politicians Can't Seem To Pass The Torch
In a preview of Friday’s episode, the “All the Way Up” hitmaker asked the top House Democrat why it’s so hard for politicians ...
Hakeem Jeffries champions John Mannion's commitment to Central New York at rally
The Tucker Baptist Church held a rally in support of John Mannion on Saturday with special guests, including Hakeem Jeffries ...
Jeffries congratulates Trump, says Democrats are not party of ‘election denial’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), a fierce critic of President-elect Trump, congratulated him Thursday, emphasizing that Democrats respect the will of the voters and won’t challenge ...