PoliticsLIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding a press conference in a live event.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 15:12
LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference
Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader
Profile details
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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- Jeffries says Congress will investigate Nvidia espionage allegations
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 - Hakeem 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.
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CBS News
- Jeffries 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.
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Al Jazeera
- Jeffries says he strongly supports impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
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 - Jeffries 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.
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The Guardian
- ‘It’s an awful choice’: Jeffries on Stephen Miller becoming White House chief of staff
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 - ‘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.
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ABC News - Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump of massive corruption
John Scardino, a spokesperson for Democrats Abroad UK, analyzes the US midterms and their aftermath.
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TRT World
- Jeffries says focus is affordability, not impeachment
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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Reuters - Jeffries pledges affordability focus after Democratic midterm win
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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PoliticsDemocratic infighting erupts as lawmakers defy Jeffries
‘Ruthless’ podcast co-host Josh Holmes analyzes House Democrats breaking with their party during a procedural rule vote and weighs in on the Michigan Senate race.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:30
Democratic infighting erupts as lawmakers defy Jeffries
TechTrump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety
The technology industry’s increasingly urgent warnings about AI’s potential harms are running into political gridlock in Washington. Trump is leading opposition to recent calls from tech leaders for stronger government oversight, while Democrats are pushing for a more forceful response.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:29
Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety
PoliticsLIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks
Hakeem Jeffries is addressing the press in a live briefing.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 19:12
LIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks
PoliticsLIVE: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds Press Conference
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding a press conference, which is being broadcast live.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 15:50
LIVE: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds Press Conference
TechJeffries: ‘We should take decisive action now’ on AI
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, tells George Stephanopoulos that decisive action on artificial intelligence should be taken now.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 16:41
Jeffries: ‘We should take decisive action now’ on AI
PoliticsHouse Democratic Leader Jeffries urges lawmakers to ‘act urgently’ on AI
During a “This Week” appearance, Jeffries called for legislators to respond swiftly to artificial intelligence.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 14:46
House Democratic Leader Jeffries urges lawmakers to ‘act urgently’ on AI
PoliticsLIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding a press conference in a live event.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 13:20
LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference
Politics'The Five': Hakeem Jeffries has no answer when asked what the Democratic agenda is
'The Five' examines House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' response when pressed to explain the Democratic Party's agenda, as four House Democrats propose an anti-socialism resolution.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 22:04
'The Five': Hakeem Jeffries has no answer when asked what the Democratic agenda is
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.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 17:30
Jeffries pushes back after Kushner meeting draws criticism
