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
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jonathan Allen explains why Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer appear unlikely to lose their bids for Democratic leadership positions.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 22:00
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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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 19:36
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answers reporters’ questions on Capitol Hill as lawmakers navigate government funding talks and the Democratic Party’s post-election legislative priorities.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:05
The U.S. capital hosted a briefing by Jeffries, who leads House Democrats.
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The Democratic Socialists of America’s message to Hakeem Jeffries—“You’re next”—has angered Black Democrats. Some members of New York’s incoming congressional delegation have yet to commit to supporting Jeffries for House speaker.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:30
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lead a bipartisan Veterans Day tribute at the U.S. Capitol.
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Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway discusses Democrats’ plans to investigate the Trump administration and mounting pressure from progressives on Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the House speaker vote.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 08:00
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become the next House speaker, spoke with reporters on Capitol Hill about the Democrats’ agenda after they gained control of Congress.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:02
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C. He is expected to become House speaker in January.
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On Fox & Friends, Kellyanne Conway addressed internal discord in the Democratic Party and the pressures on Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, while also commenting on Stephen Miller’s move into the White House’s top staff role.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 15:45
