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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Reuters
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.
CCBS News
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.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, said he firmly supports efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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NBC News
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.
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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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ABC News
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.
AABC News
John Scardino, a spokesperson for Democrats Abroad UK, analyzes the US midterms and their aftermath.
TTRT World
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will prioritize “affordability and accountability,” not impeaching President Donald Trump, after winning control of the chamber.
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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.
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Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched a bid to become speaker of the US House. If successful, he would be the first Black speaker in US history.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:18
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will prioritize “affordability and accountability,” not impeaching President Donald Trump, after winning control of the chamber.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:07
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.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:30
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the party’s sweeping midterm victory “a victory for the American people.” He is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:01
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.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:00
New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats “won on affordability” in the midterm elections. He is likely to be selected as House speaker.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:24
Jeffries has taken the floor after the 2026 midterm vote handed House control to the Democrats.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:55
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing one day after the party’s midterm victories across the country. The wins put him in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House. If elected, he would have to oppose President Donald Trump while balancing moderates’ and progressives’ priorities within his party.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:55
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses the media after Democrats take control of the House.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:46
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding a news conference after Democrats won control of Congress in the previous day’s midterm elections.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:59
