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 […]
Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries After Second Trump Assassination Attempt: ‘We Must Stop’ MAGA Republicans
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) appeared on X on Sunday to denounce so-called “radical MAGA Republicans,” adding that “we have to stop them.” Notably, Jeffries made the remarks just an hour after former President Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt. “Radical MAGA Republicans are the party that pushes for nationwide abortion bans […]
Kamala Harris win in November will ensure MTA’s ‘success’: Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris’ victory in the presidential election would be key to saving the cash-strapped MTA following the repeal of New York City’s congestion pricing program. Jeffries, one of D.C.’s most senior Democrats, declined to say whether the federal government would continue to give billions of […]
Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries Announce New Bipartisan Task Force To Probe Trump Assassination Attempt
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) meet with newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2024. This week marks Starmer’s first international trip as prime minister, when he takes office on July 5, 2024. (Photo by […]
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries praise Harris’ ‘great start’ — but decline to endorse her
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Kamala Harris is off to a “great start” in garnering support for the presidential bid, but stopped short of endorsing her in a joint statement on Monday. “Vice President Kamala Harris is off to a great start by promising to seek the presidential […]
Hakeem Jeffries Sticks with Joe Biden, Contradicting Leaks to Media
President Joe Biden received encouraging support on Friday to continue his presidential campaign as the presumptive Democratic nominee. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) publicly announced his support for Biden, who has faced pressure from a handful of Democratic senators to withdraw as the party’s nominee. WATCH — Biden campaign: Biden will be the […]
Joe Biden Huddles with Hakeem Jeffries to Stop Bleeding as Democrats Continue Abandoning President
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, spoke with President Joe Biden on Thursday night, he announced in a short official letter to his caucus on Friday morning. Jeffries said he requested the meeting, and Biden granted it, to stop the bleeding after another disastrous day for his reelection hopes. As the conference progressed, more […]
Hakeem Jeffries Met With Biden After Thursday’s Uncomfortable ‘High-Stakes’ Press Conference
(L) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks at a press conference. (Photo: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) / (R) US President Joe Biden. (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffFriday, July 12, 2024 1:44 PM Concerns are growing among House Democrats about President Joe Biden’s chances of defeating former President Donald Trump […]