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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 pushes back after Kushner meeting draws criticism

Hakeem Jeffries is pushing back against objections to his encounter with Jared Kushner. Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser.

US politicsHakeem JeffriesJared Kushner

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 17:30

Jeffries pushes back after Kushner meeting draws criticism
Jeffries pushes back after Kushner meeting draws criticism

PoliticsJeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation ahead of contentious US midterms

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly met privately with Jared Kushner, prompting speculation that the White House is exploring cooperation with Democrats should they regain the House majority. The discussion reportedly covered housing, immigration and the cost-of-living crisis, while Republicans and Democratic critics questioned the meeting and Kushner’s role.

US politicsmidterm electionsHakeem JeffriesJared Kushner

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 22:19

Jeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation ahead of contentious US midterms
Jeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation ahead of contentious US midterms

PoliticsCLOSED-DOOR MEETING: Jeffries faces backlash after private Kushner meeting

Hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss backlash from some progressives against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after his private meeting with Jared Kushner, which was aimed at finding common ground.

US politicsHakeem JeffriesJared Kushner

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 06:00

CLOSED-DOOR MEETING: Jeffries faces backlash after private Kushner meeting
CLOSED-DOOR MEETING: Jeffries faces backlash after private Kushner meeting

PoliticsJared Kushner met with Hakeem Jeffries to discuss White House collaboration with Democrats, source says

Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and close adviser, recently met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss how the White House could work with Democrats on key issues, according to a source familiar with the meeting.

US politicsWhite HouseDemocrats

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 18:29

Jared Kushner met with Hakeem Jeffries to discuss White House collaboration with Democrats, source says

PoliticsHakeem Jeffries and AOC’s ‘red-light districts’ thriving

Fox News discusses New York City pimp Omari Scott, who was sentenced to 50 years in prison in Hakeem Jeffries’ district, along with prostitution and trafficking concerns raised around the case.

New York Citycrimesentencingprostitution

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 08:30

Hakeem Jeffries and AOC’s ‘red-light districts’ thriving
Hakeem Jeffries and AOC’s ‘red-light districts’ thriving

PoliticsJeffries distances himself from DSA as Democratic divide deepens

Fox News contributor Hugh Hewitt discusses Democratic socialist candidates challenging moderate Democrats in Florida and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York downplaying her previous support for far-left policies on “Fox & Friends.”

US politicsDemocratic PartyDemocratic SocialistsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez

FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 09:15

Jeffries distances himself from DSA as Democratic divide deepens
Jeffries distances himself from DSA as Democratic divide deepens

Politics'The Five': Jeffries draws a RED LINE amid rise of socialism

The co-hosts of Fox News' “The Five” discuss the influence of Democratic socialists on the Democratic Party after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called out the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Hakeem JeffriesDemocratic Partydemocratic socialismUS politics

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:37

'The Five': Jeffries draws a RED LINE amid rise of socialism
'The Five': Jeffries draws a RED LINE amid rise of socialism