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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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 ...
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Hakeem Jeffries remains an enigma on climate action
NEW YORK CITY — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was here last week celebrating new federal funding for continued recovery from Hurricane Sandy, an event he emphatically tied to the ...
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Ithaca rallies for Josh Riley and Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Supporters poured into State Theatre in Ithaca to support political heads Josh Riley, Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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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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Jeffries says House Democrats will accept election results regardless of victor
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) argued Monday that he and his fellow House Democrats “believe in free and fair elections” and will accept the 2024 election results because of this ...
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Fat Joe Questions Age and Power Dynamics in Politics During Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries | WATCH
In an interview on "Fat Joe Talks," rapper Fat Joe examined the complex relationship between age and politics with Rep.
Jeffries skates to seventh House term
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) skated to victory in New York City on Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily beating back a ...