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Hakeem Jeffries

Hakeem Jeffries

House Minority Leader

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House Minority Leader (2023–)

Born1970-08-04 · New York City
PartyDemocratic
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
EducationBinghamton University (BA)
Georgetown University (MPP)
New York University (JD)

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Portrait: United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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PoliticsJeffries and Schumer face plenty of critics, but no challengers

Jonathan Allen explains why Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer appear unlikely to lose their bids for Democratic leadership positions.

US politicsDemocratsparty leadership

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 22:00

Jeffries and Schumer face plenty of critics, but no challengers
Jeffries and Schumer face plenty of critics, but no challengers

PoliticsJeffries says Congress will investigate Nvidia espionage allegations

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.

US CongressNvidiaespionage allegations

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 19:36

Jeffries says Congress will investigate Nvidia espionage allegations
Jeffries says Congress will investigate Nvidia espionage allegations

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries takes questions on Capitol Hill

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.

Hakeem JeffriesCapitol Hillgovernment fundingDemocratic Party

FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:05

WATCH LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries takes questions on Capitol Hill
WATCH LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries takes questions on Capitol Hill

PoliticsLIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing

The U.S. capital hosted a briefing by Jeffries, who leads House Democrats.

Hakeem JeffriesbriefingUS politics

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:01

LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing
LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing

PoliticsDSA’s ‘You’re Next’ Message to Jeffries Angers Black Democrats

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.

US politicsDemocratic Socialists of AmericaHouse speakerHakeem Jeffries

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:30

DSA’s ‘You’re Next’ Message to Jeffries Angers Black Democrats
DSA’s ‘You’re Next’ Message to Jeffries Angers Black Democrats

PoliticsLIVE: Johnson and Jeffries lead bipartisan Veterans Day tribute

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lead a bipartisan Veterans Day tribute at the U.S. Capitol.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:52

LIVE: Johnson and Jeffries lead bipartisan Veterans Day tribute
LIVE: Johnson and Jeffries lead bipartisan Veterans Day tribute

PoliticsHakeem Jeffries faces growing pressure as socialist ‘Bloc’ makes demands

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.

Hakeem JeffriesDemocratsHouse speaker vote

FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 08:00

Hakeem Jeffries faces growing pressure as socialist ‘Bloc’ makes demands
Hakeem Jeffries faces growing pressure as socialist ‘Bloc’ makes demands

PoliticsLIVE: House Democratic Leader Jeffries holds briefing

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C. He is expected to become House speaker in January.

U.S. politicsHouse of RepresentativesHakeem Jeffries

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 20:14

LIVE: House Democratic Leader Jeffries holds briefing
LIVE: House Democratic Leader Jeffries holds briefing

PoliticsJeffries faces a Democratic Party ‘at war with itself’

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.

US politicsDemocratic PartyWhite House

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 15:45

Jeffries faces a Democratic Party ‘at war with itself’
Jeffries faces a Democratic Party ‘at war with itself’

PoliticsHakeem Jeffries discusses immigration reform, corruption and more

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.

Hakeem Jeffriesimmigration reformU.S. politics

CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 14:27

Hakeem Jeffries discusses immigration reform, corruption and more
Hakeem Jeffries discusses immigration reform, corruption and more
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