House Minority Leader
House Minority Leader (2023–)
| Born | 1970-08-04 · New York City |
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| Party | Democratic |
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| Education | Binghamton University (BA) Georgetown University (MPP) New York University (JD) |
Portrait: United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers will investigate espionage allegations involving Nvidia after they take the majority and lead important committees in January.
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On CBS Mornings, Hakeem Jeffries discusses immigration policy and corruption alongside the midterm results from a week earlier and President Trump's decision to elevate Stephen Miller.
CCBS News
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and undermining national security. Democrats plan to use their incoming congressional majorities to investigate the Trump administration and its officials, including Stephen Miller and Elon Musk.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, said he firmly supports efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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NBC News
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and engineering the Iran war. Republican Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce an impeachment resolution, and Democrats will discuss their support when lawmakers return.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, spoke with Jonathan Karl on “This Week” about Stephen Miller becoming White House chief of staff, calling it an awful choice.
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ABC News
Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become the next House speaker, said in an interview on “This Week” that he strongly supports impeaching Hegseth. The interview followed Democrats’ historic victories in Tuesday’s election.
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John Scardino, a spokesperson for Democrats Abroad UK, analyzes the US midterms and their aftermath.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will prioritize “affordability and accountability,” not impeaching President Donald Trump, after winning control of the chamber.
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the party expects to win at least 255 seats and will make affordability a governing priority. He said Democrats would seek results rather than revenge against Donald Trump, while holding his administration accountable for wrongdoing.
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Jonathan Allen explains why Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer appear unlikely to lose their bids for Democratic leadership positions.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 22:00
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers will investigate espionage allegations involving Nvidia after they take the majority and lead important committees in January.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answers reporters’ questions on Capitol Hill as lawmakers navigate government funding talks and the Democratic Party’s post-election legislative priorities.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:05
The U.S. capital hosted a briefing by Jeffries, who leads House Democrats.
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The Democratic Socialists of America’s message to Hakeem Jeffries—“You’re next”—has angered Black Democrats. Some members of New York’s incoming congressional delegation have yet to commit to supporting Jeffries for House speaker.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:30
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lead a bipartisan Veterans Day tribute at the U.S. Capitol.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:52
Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway discusses Democrats’ plans to investigate the Trump administration and mounting pressure from progressives on Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the House speaker vote.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 08:00
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become the next House speaker, spoke with reporters on Capitol Hill about the Democrats’ agenda after they gained control of Congress.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:02
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C. He is expected to become House speaker in January.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 20:14
On Fox & Friends, Kellyanne Conway addressed internal discord in the Democratic Party and the pressures on Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, while also commenting on Stephen Miller’s move into the White House’s top staff role.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 15:45
