Trump consents to a late meeting with Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer about the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown Talks Intensify In Washington, President Trump has agreed to meet with minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Monday as concerns about a government shutdown loom large. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate majority leader John Thune will also participate in the discussions, as leaders from both parties scramble […]
Hakeem Jeffries is considering supporting Mamdani for mayor of New York City.
Hakeem Jeffries Considers Supporting Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor Representative Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from Brooklyn and House minority leader, is reportedly weighing the possibility of endorsing leftist candidate Zohran Mamdani for mayor, according to sources on Sunday. “Hakeem and I are having ongoing discussions with Mamdani. I think Patrick Gaspard will likely back him,” […]
Aziz Olajuwon, Hakeem Olajuwon’s son, chooses Stanford.
Aziz Olajuwon, son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, announced on Saturday that he will play basketball at Stanford. Olajuwon, who stands at 6-foot-7 and is a forward, is currently ranked 40th in ESPN’s Top 100 for the 2026 high school class. He recently made the switch to IMG Academy for his senior year. Alongside […]
Hakeem Jeffries explains in four words why he was absent from the Charlie Kirk vigil.
Democratic Leader Explains Absence from Vigil House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, representing New York, provided a brief explanation for his absence from Charlie Kirk’s Congressional vigil on Tuesday. When questioned about it during a press conference, he simply stated, “I had a meeting.” Earlier, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had announced that Congress would hold […]
Hakeem Jeffries Unites Your Favorite Democrats in New J6 Subcommittee
House Committee Focuses on January 6 Riots On Monday, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the formation of a new subcommittee aimed at addressing the events of January 6, 2021. Among the key members is Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell from California, who takes on a prominent role. The committee will include notable House Democrats such […]
Hakeem Jeffries Avoids Answering Whether He Will Support Socialist Mamdani Again
Jeffries Withholds Support for NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani House Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries did not endorse New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, reflecting a trend among Democrats to shy away from supporting socialist candidates. When reporters questioned Jeffries about his lack of public support, especially with the general election just two […]
Zohran Mamdani meets with Hakeem Jeffries once more, yet no endorsement for NYC mayor.
Political Support for Mamdani Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate, met with Hakeem Jeffries on Monday, shortly after winning the Democratic mayoral primary in June. However, he still hasn’t secured the vital support he needs. During a private discussion with around 20 Black Clergy members from central Brooklyn, Jeffries’ team remained notably reserved. Yvette Buckner, a […]
Hakeem Jeffries criticized for mentioning Lisa Cook’s race while attacking Trump
Jeffries Faces Criticism Over Remarks on Fed Governor House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries drew backlash on Tuesday for pointing out the race of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, emphasized her status as the “first black woman” on the Fed’s governing board while accusing former President Trump of attempting to […]
Hakeem Jeffries claims Trump is attempting to ‘steal’ the midterm elections.
Accusations of Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 In a recent statement, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused former President Trump of attempting to “steal” and “rig” the political landscape for the 2026 elections through gerrymandering. However, he didn’t confirm whether he and fellow Democrats in New York were considering adjustments to the state’s congressional map. During an […]
Hakeem Jeffries urged to hold back on Zohran Mamdani: ‘It’s a valid concern’
Jeffries Avoids Commenting on Mamdani’s Mayoral Candidacy House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has once again chosen not to weigh in on Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor. Despite his growing popularity, Mamdani hasn’t received support from Jeffries or many other New York Democrats. Critics, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, have pointed […]