Hakeem Jeffries

House Minority Leader

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House Minority Leader (2023–)

Born	1970-08-04 · New York City
Party	Democratic
Offices	House Minority Leader2023-01-03–presentPreceded by: Kevin McCarthy Leader of the House Democratic Caucus2023-01-03–presentPreceded by: Nancy Pelosi Chair of the House Democratic Caucus2019-01-03–2023-01-03Preceded by: Joe Crowley · Succeeded by: Pete Aguilar Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee2017-01-03–2019-01-03Preceded by: Steve Israel · Succeeded by: Matt Cartwright, Debbie Dingell, Ted Lieu Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district2013-01-03–presentPreceded by: Edolphus Towns Member of the New York State Assembly from the 57th district2007-01-01–2012-12-31Preceded by: Roger Green · Succeeded by: Walter Mosley
Education	Binghamton University (BA) Georgetown University (MPP) New York University (JD)

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Jeffries says focus is affordability, not impeachment
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will prioritize “affordability and accountability,” not impeaching President Donald Trump, after winning control of the chamber.
Other
RReuters 2026-11-04 20:07
Jeffries pledges affordability focus after Democratic midterm win
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.
Other
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-04 19:30
Jeffries says Democrats will deliver change after midterm win
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would bring a “dramatic change” in direction after regaining the House majority in the midterm elections. He is set to become the first Black speaker of the House.
Other
NNBC News 2026-11-04 18:00
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats ‘won on affordability’ in midterms
New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats “won on affordability” in the midterm elections. He is likely to be selected as House speaker.
Primaries and candidates
AAl Jazeera English 2026-11-04 17:24
US midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told supporters Tuesday that he would use his party’s expected majority to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption. Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the next Congress.
Party strategy and campaigning
FFrance 24 2026-11-04 06:44
US midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption if Democrats secure their expected majority. Alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been on voters’ minds, and Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the new Congress.
Party strategy and campaigning
FFrance 24 English 2026-11-04 06:44
House Democratic leader Jeffries hails midterm victory
Hakeem Jeffries, a leading US Democrat poised to become the first Black House speaker, called the midterm results the start of a “great American comeback” and vowed to hold those in power accountable.
Party strategy and campaigning
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-04 06:26
'On the verge of taking over the House': Hakeem Jeffries on the midterms
CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju interviews House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about why he expects Democrats to win control of the House. They discuss the party’s campaign priorities, Republican gerrymandering, voters’ trust in policy, the challenge of a narrow or unwieldy majority, and whether Democrats would impeach Pete Hegseth.
Other
CCNN 2026-10-25 23:00

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PoliticsJeffries: Blue wave is a ‘decisive rebuke of MAGA’

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the blue wave was a decisive rebuke of MAGA. He is on a clear path to become House speaker in January, leading a resurgent Democratic Party with control of Congress during President Donald Trump’s final two years. In an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Jeffries discusses the party’s possible agenda after taking over Congress.

US politicsHakeem JeffriesDemocratsMAGA

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:32

Jeffries: Blue wave is a ‘decisive rebuke of MAGA’

PoliticsHakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black House speaker

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is close to making history as the first Black speaker of the House.

Hakeem JeffriesU.S. Housespeaker

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:45

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black House speaker

PoliticsUS midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told supporters Tuesday that he would use his party’s expected majority to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption. Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the next Congress.

US midtermsHakeem JeffriesHouse of RepresentativesDemocrats

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:44

US midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says

PoliticsUS midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption if Democrats secure their expected majority. Alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been on voters’ minds, and Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the new Congress.

US midterm electionsHakeem JeffriesDemocratsDonald Trump

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:44

US midterms: ‘Today begins the Great American comeback,’ Jeffries says

PoliticsHouse Democratic leader Jeffries hails midterm victory

Hakeem Jeffries, a leading US Democrat poised to become the first Black House speaker, called the midterm results the start of a “great American comeback” and vowed to hold those in power accountable.

US politicsmidterm electionsHakeem Jeffries

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:26

House Democratic leader Jeffries hails midterm victory

Politics'On the verge of taking over the House': Hakeem Jeffries on the midterms

CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju interviews House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about why he expects Democrats to win control of the House. They discuss the party’s campaign priorities, Republican gerrymandering, voters’ trust in policy, the challenge of a narrow or unwieldy majority, and whether Democrats would impeach Pete Hegseth.

US politicsmidterm electionsHouse of RepresentativesHakeem Jeffries

CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 23:00

'On the verge of taking over the House': Hakeem Jeffries on the midterms

PoliticsJeffries bullish on Democrats’ House chances while campaigning in Ohio

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the election climate remains steady for Democrats as they seek to retake the House, while campaigning in Ohio.

US politicsHouse of RepresentativeselectionDemocrats

AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 23:06

Jeffries bullish on Democrats’ House chances while campaigning in Ohio