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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.
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.
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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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John Scardino, a spokesperson for Democrats Abroad UK, analyzes the US midterms and their aftermath.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party is on track to regain control of the House and is reaching out in an effort to flip districts won by Trump.
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During a “This Week” appearance, Jeffries called for legislators to respond swiftly to artificial intelligence.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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.

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.

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.
“Jesse Watters Primetime” visits the district of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to ask people how they view his job performance.

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.

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.”

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.
