All articles tagged with #jeffries
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Politico
Democrats, led by Jeffries, strategically used a discharge petition to push through a three-year extension despite Republican opposition, outmaneuvering GOP leaders and causing internal dissatisfaction among Republicans.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed support for Senate Leader Chuck Schumer despite internal Democratic disagreements and grassroots anger over a government funding deal, emphasizing Schumer's leadership and the ongoing debate within the party.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Jeffries predicts Democrats will 'definitely' regain control of the House in 2026, citing recent victories and a focus on affordability, while acknowledging challenges in the Senate and upcoming retirements.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Jeffries has officially endorsed Mamdani for NYC mayor, highlighting efforts to support his success and noting the political backing from key Democratic leaders, despite some institutional resistance. The endorsement marks a significant step in the mayoral race, with Mamdani positioning as a democratic socialist with distinct views from other Democrats.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
A pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, is charged with plotting to assassinate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing threats against political figures and the impact of presidential pardons on subsequent criminal behavior.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Amidst the looming US government shutdown, Donald Trump shared a racist, AI-generated video depicting Democratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries in offensive stereotypes, reflecting heightened political tensions. The video, posted on social media, was met with strong condemnations from Democrats, as negotiations between parties continued without resolution, focusing on healthcare funding and government operations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
As the US approaches a government shutdown deadline, House Democratic Leader Jeffries is rallying his colleagues for a unified stance, amid ongoing negotiations and conflicts between Republicans and Democrats over funding and health policy issues, including ACA subsidies and investigations into Jan. 6.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Jeffries emphasizes the need for an 'ironclad' healthcare deal amid the shutdown debate, criticizing GOP's rejection of negotiations and warning against Democratic concessions, especially on insurance subsidies for over 20 million Americans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hill
President Trump expressed doubt about a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries over the looming government shutdown, criticizing their demands and policies, while Democrats accused Trump of canceling the high-stakes talks, as negotiations continue to avoid a shutdown by September 30.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries after House GOP leadership expressed concerns, amid ongoing debates over government funding and healthcare policies, with Republicans wary of losing leverage and Democrats pushing for policy concessions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed vocal Trump critics to a new Jan. 6 panel, signaling a combative stance against the Republican-led investigation, which aims to scrutinize the events of January 6 and potentially challenge previous findings. The panel's formation and the political dynamics surrounding it highlight ongoing partisan tensions over the investigation into the Capitol riot.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Hakeem Jeffries criticized Donald Trump for allegedly manufacturing a crisis to justify deploying the National Guard to Chicago, amid broader concerns over the use of military force domestically. The Pentagon is planning the deployment, while other international and domestic political developments also make headlines, including France summoning the US ambassador over antisemitism, Russia praising Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war, and California's governor responding to Trump's actions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Jeffries suggests that Democrats may pursue more redistricting efforts if Republicans continue to push their own, highlighting ongoing state-level redistricting battles and emphasizing the Democrats' focus on their policy agenda and opposition to Republican failures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
House Democrats are divided on whether to focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files as a political issue, with some leaders encouraging members to highlight the topic to criticize Republicans and Trump, while others prefer to concentrate on substantive policy issues like healthcare and Medicaid during the summer recess.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Mamdani and Jeffries met for the first time, but key Democratic leaders like Schumer and Hochul have yet to endorse Mamdani, who recently received union support and is preparing for a general election against Cuomo, Adams, and others. Mamdani has gained attention for his social media strategy and focus on cost-of-living issues.