Hakeem Jeffries says trans athletes ban bill will ‘unleash predators on girls’ but offers no explanation how
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D.N.Y.) posted on Blue Sky on Tuesday criticizing the Women and Girls in Sports Act, saying the law “brings horrible child predators to girls and young women.” I will release you,'' he made the baseless claim. “House Republicans' Child Predator Empowerment Act does nothing to promote fairness and safety […]
GOP House Majority Will Need Consent of Hakeem Jeffries to Get Anything Done
Former Rep. Max Rose (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday on “MSNBC Reports” that the House Republican majority has an agreement with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to pass the bill. argued that it was necessary. Guest host Yamiche Alcindor said, “How big a role do you expect President-elect Trump to play in voting for chairperson?” Rose said: […]
Hakeem Jeffries calls for increased security only after Dems receive bomb threats
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for “maximum protection” for members of Congress and their families after a spate of bomb threats against House Democrats over the Thanksgiving holiday. “It is imperative that Congress provides the maximum protection possible for all members and their families going forward,” Brooklyn's office said in a statement Friday. Congressman […]
‘Signed With MAGA’: Hakeem Jeffries Says Bomb Threats Targeted Dems Days After Trump Team Announced Similar Incidents
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday that the bomb threat targeted Democratic lawmakers, days after President-elect Donald Trump's team issued similar threats of violence against Trump Cabinet nominees. Ta. Three days after it was revealed that President Trump's nominee and his family had endured bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, Jeffries announced a threat […]
Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Doubts MAGA Mandate: ‘It Doesn’t Exist’
Minority Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced that the Republican Party will maintain its House majority after President-elect Donald Trump's victory and the victories of other Republicans took control of the Senate and maintained the House majority. The “mission'' they have been discussing is “not true.'' exist. “ Jeffries made the remarks Tuesday during a […]
Hakeem Jeffries insists Nancy Pelosi has not undercut his leadership
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday rejected critics who claim former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is weakening the leadership of Congressional Democrats. Pelosi (D-Calif.) — widely believed to have played a key role in President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign, spoke out on Nov. 5 about what was wrong for […]
CBS’s Gayle King to Hakeem Jeffries on 2024 Democrat Election Loss: ‘It Wasn’t Close’
On Tuesday's “CBS Morning,” host Gayle King told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) that despite claims to the contrary, the 2024 election is “close.” ” I reminded him that this was not the case. “We obviously have an interest in making the lives of ordinary Americans better, and that drives everything we do from […]
Teachers union looks to tip scale for Democrats to take back NY House seat — with the goal of making Hakeem Jeffries speaker
New York state's powerful teachers unions are focusing on upstate Democrats in battleground congressional districts, with the goal of making Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries the next speaker of the House. The New York State United Teachers Union launches a full-scale attack on former high school teacher and union activist Sen. John Mannion in a bid […]
Hakeem Jeffries says Eric Adams should not resign amid growing bipartisan calls for NYC mayor to step down
House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Eric Adams should not resign as the Big Apple mayor faces unprecedented federal charges. Brooklyn lawmaker on Thursday pushed back against an avalanche of other Democrats calling for Adams to resign during New Mexico's campaign shutdown, NBC News beginning reported. When asked if Adams should resign, Jeffries answered […]
After November Election Hakeem Jeffries ‘Will Be Speaker’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on CNN's “The Lead” on Tuesday that Democrats will likely win the House majority in November and then select House Minority Whip Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. “Why can't we all agree that we support a peaceful transfer of power, no matter who wins? He's once again trying […]