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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Democrats' interruptions during President Trump's State of the Union, calling the protests restrained and appropriate and noting limited internal backlash; he highlighted heckling by Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, a sign-wielding incident by Al Green, and urged disciplined, defiant expression rather than unforced errors.
More than 160 House Democrats have signed onto articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with House Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly backing the push and several swing-district lawmakers joining the co-sponsors. Leadership in the House is moving to gather evidence and could force a vote, but there is no Republican backing yet, and passage would require GOP support in the narrowly divided House and a two-thirds Senate majority; Pelosi plans to back the effort, while Trump has dismissed it.
House Democrats led by Hakeem Jeffries warned President Trump they will begin impeachment proceedings unless he fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as support for impeaching Noem grows within the caucus; Judiciary ally Jamie Raskin pledges oversight and potential hearings, but with Republicans in control of the House and no clear Senate backing, conviction remains unlikely.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump administration for unauthorized military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for congressional approval, transparency, and adherence to constitutional war powers, while condemning Nicolás Maduro as an illegitimate dictator.
Nancy Pelosi predicts Democrats will regain control of the House in 2026 with Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, reflecting on her career, her role in passing the Affordable Care Act, her opposition to Trump, and her focus on returning the gavel to Democrats before retiring.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing the need for bipartisan negotiations to reopen the government and address healthcare costs, while also touching on New York City mayoral elections and concerns about election fairness and gerrymandering.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, after facing questions about his previous lack of endorsement.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor after delaying support due to policy disagreements, aiming to mend relations with progressives and support a platform focused on affordable housing and police policies, amidst political tensions within the Democratic Party.
A man pardoned by President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing security concerns and the impact of pardons on public safety.
A person who was pardoned for participating in the January 6 Capitol riot has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who confirmed receiving a credible death threat.
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was arrested for making a credible death threat against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing legal issues and threats linked to the Capitol riot and its aftermath.
A man pardoned for participating in the January 6 Capitol attack was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing concerns about political violence and the consequences of pardons for Capitol rioters.
A pardoned Capitol riot participant, Christopher Moynihan, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at a New York City event, marking the first such case involving a pardoned rioter making a violent threat against a Congress member. Moynihan, previously convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack and pardoned by President Trump, faces felony charges for the threat, highlighting ongoing concerns about recidivism among riot participants.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposes a Senate Republican bill to pay federal workers and troops during the government shutdown, citing concerns that it is not comprehensive and appears politically motivated, which may hinder its passage in the House.
During a tense five-minute exchange in the Capitol, Rep. Mike Lawler confronted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over the government shutdown and healthcare subsidies, leading to a heated debate that highlighted the escalating tensions on Capitol Hill amid ongoing funding disputes.