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.
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.
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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 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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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries delivers remarks after the midterm elections, in which House Democrats regained control of the US House of Representatives.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:46
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference after the midterm elections, amid questions about President Donald Trump’s agenda and the future of Congress.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:36
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the blue wave was a decisive rebuke of MAGA. He is on a clear path to become House speaker in January, leading a resurgent Democratic Party with control of Congress during President Donald Trump’s final two years. In an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Jeffries discusses the party’s possible agenda after taking over Congress.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:32
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is close to making history as the first Black speaker of the House.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:45
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told supporters Tuesday that he would use his party’s expected majority to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption. Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the next Congress.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:44
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption if Democrats secure their expected majority. Alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been on voters’ minds, and Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the new Congress.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:44
Hakeem Jeffries, a leading US Democrat poised to become the first Black House speaker, called the midterm results the start of a “great American comeback” and vowed to hold those in power accountable.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:26
CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju interviews House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about why he expects Democrats to win control of the House. They discuss the party’s campaign priorities, Republican gerrymandering, voters’ trust in policy, the challenge of a narrow or unwieldy majority, and whether Democrats would impeach Pete Hegseth.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 23:00
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the election climate remains steady for Democrats as they seek to retake the House, while campaigning in Ohio.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 23:06
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.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 02:13
