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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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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

PoliticsJeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

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.

US politicsimpeachmentcongressional investigations

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 00:07

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

PoliticsJeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’

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.

US politicsimpeachmentHakeem JeffriesPete Hegseth

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 19:11

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’
Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’

Politics‘I’m a hard yes’: Hakeem Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment

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.

US politicsHakeem JeffriesimpeachmentPete Hegseth

AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 14:23

‘I’m a hard yes’: Hakeem Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment
‘I’m a hard yes’: Hakeem Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment

PoliticsWho is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?

After Democrats’ decisive midterm victory, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is close to becoming the first Black speaker of the US House. His cautious approach and longstanding support for Israel have drawn pressure from progressives seeking a tougher stance toward Trump; an online petition urging lawmakers to choose someone else had gathered more than 980,000 signatures by Saturday morning.

Hakeem JeffriesUS HouseDemocratic Partyintraparty divisions

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 13:50

Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?
Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?

PoliticsHakeem Jeffries accuses Trump of massive corruption

John Scardino, a spokesperson for Democrats Abroad UK, analyzes the US midterms and their aftermath.

Hakeem JeffriesDonald TrumpUS midterms

TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 00:44

Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump of massive corruption
Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump of massive corruption

PoliticsJeffries and Schumer plan aggressive agenda to challenge Trump after Democrats win Congress

After Democrats won both the House and Senate, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer are planning an aggressive legislative and investigative agenda to take on President Donald Trump, CNN reports.

US politicsDemocratsCongresslegislative agenda

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 04:46

Jeffries and Schumer plan aggressive agenda to challenge Trump after Democrats win Congress

PoliticsUS House Minority Leader Jeffries announces bid for speaker

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formally announced his candidacy for Speaker, asking colleagues for their support in a letter. He pledged that Congress would act as a check on the executive branch. US media say he is on course to become the House’s first Black speaker. Democrats will control both chambers in the new Congress, which convenes on January 3, 2027.

Hakeem JeffriesUS Housespeaker raceUS Congress

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:32

US House Minority Leader Jeffries announces bid for speaker
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