Hakeem Jeffries suggests Democratic Socialists oppose his leadership because of racism
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized the Democratic Socialists of America and suggested the group’s activists lacked racial diversity. Jeffries is widely expected to become House speaker, unless enough Democrats vote against him. But the party’s far-left wing has already hinted it may try to block his rise. Jeffries has clashed before with allies […]
Jeffries promises Democrats won’t give any money to Trump’s deportation efforts
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries outlined an assertive agenda for House Democrats on Monday, saying the party would not provide funding for the Trump administration’s deportation operations. Democrats are preparing to take control of the chamber after strong midterm election results. Jeffries spoke at a press conference a week before House Democrats are due to vote on […]
Schumer and Jeffries avoid questions about ending the filibuster and launching a probe into Elon Musk after the blue wave
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to answer questions about their priorities in Congress after Democrats won majorities in both chambers in Tuesday’s elections. Schumer was asked twice whether Democrats would move to end the Senate filibuster, a possibility some party members have raised if they regained control of […]
House Democrat who went against Hakeem Jeffries wins unexpectedly in a district that favors Trump
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won a third term in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Sen. John Braun. The win came in a district carried by President Donald Trump in 2024. Her victory gives House Democrats a boost as they try to regain control of Congress. It may also complicate party leaders’ efforts […]
Hakeem Jeffries announces his run for House speaker after Republicans’ crushing midterm defeat
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, has formally announced he is seeking to become Speaker in the next Congress. The move follows major Democratic gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with the party projected to take control of both the House and Senate for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. In […]
House Democrats demand Haley Stevens be forced out as Jeffries sets a deadline to decide her fate
House Democratic leaders have not yet decided whether to penalize Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., after she backed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race. Some Democrats have called for Stevens to be removed from the party’s House caucus, but leaders say they will discuss what to do after the elections. Stevens endorsed Rogers, a former […]
Miami Bakeries of Cuban Heritage Criticize Socialism After Reaction to Hakeem Jeffries’ Visit
Cuban Bakery in Miami Faces Backlash Over Political Visit A bakery in Miami, CAO Bakery, found itself in a tough spot after a visit from Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Eliott Rodriguez, a congressional candidate for Florida’s 27th District. This visit has stirred quite the controversy. The issue began when Rodriguez shared a […]
Jeffries Avoids Answering Whether He Supports Mamdani’s Request to Join ICC and Arrest Netanyahu
Jeffries Responds to Mamdani’s Call for Arrest of Netanyahu During a segment on CNN’s “OutFront” on Friday, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) addressed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request for the U.S. to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and involve the International Criminal Court (ICC). Jeffries emphasized, “we can never allow […]
Jeffries states that House Democrats are still considering Trump’s impeachment.
Congress reconvenes with AI and college sports on the table As Congress returns to Washington, there are significant legislative topics on the horizon. Among these are discussions surrounding artificial intelligence and the regulation of cryptocurrencies, which lawmakers will be navigating ahead of the midterms. There’s a lot going on, and not everything is neatly defined. […]
Hakeem Jeffries Calls for Immediate Action on AI; John Thune Advocates for a Gentle Approach
On Monday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out their differing views on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. President Donald Trump dismissed tech leaders’ concerns about AI, labeling them as conspiratorial and insisting that no extra regulations were necessary. Thune contended that Congress should adopt a “light touch” in regulating […]