House Democratic leader
Coverage of House Democratic leader in the Nexus archive.
- As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told The New York Times he does not view recent anti-establishment victories as a critique of the party.
- DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exchanged sharp rhetoric over congressional redistricting, with Jeffries warning DeSantis of a $20 million Democratic super PAC campaign targeting vulnerable Florida Republicans. DeSantis called a special legislative session to redraw district lines in favor of Republicans, amid legal challenges and partisan tensions over gerrymandering.
- Newly sworn-in Mejia noncommittal on backing Jeffries for Speaker
Newly sworn-in Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) declined to commit to supporting House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) for Speaker if Democrats regain the House in November, emphasizing the need for a discussion on party leadership strategies.