House Minority Leader
Coverage of House Minority Leader in the Nexus archive.
- NY’s Hakeem Jeffries welcomes anti-Israel primary winners who declined to endorse him
Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, congratulated anti-Israel primary election winners who did not endorse him, despite his general support for Israel. The article highlights tensions within the party between moderates and an anti-Zionist faction.
- Hakeem Jeffries mocked for posting apparent Facetuned image of himself in Knicks hat: ‘Just bizarre’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced online mockery after sharing a Facetuned image of himself wearing a New York Knicks hat to celebrate the team's return to the NBA Finals. Critics called the post 'just bizarre,' highlighting the negative public reaction to the doctored photo.
- Brooklyn Dems push dead man on ballot
Brooklyn Democratic bosses promoted a deceased man as a candidate in southern Brooklyn to solicit petition signatures for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' campaign. The Post reported this ghoulish tactic aimed at boosting Jeffries' ballot eligibility.
- Dems warn a third of Congressional Black Caucus could be wiped out by redistricting wars
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warns that a third of the Congressional Black Caucus could be affected by redistricting wars. The Congressional Black Caucus is at risk due to redistricting efforts. This may impact the representation of African American communities.
- Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview
Rep. Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign from Democratic colleagues after a radio interview where she allegedly agreed with a host's racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Kiggans denied agreeing with or condoning the language, but Democrats are calling for her resignation. The incident has sparked controversy and heated debate.
- Jeffries calls Karoline Leavitt a ‘stone-cold liar’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) accused White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt of being a 'stone-cold liar' after she blamed Democrats for a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Jeffries criticized Leavitt's comments as disgraceful.
- Jeffries stands by ‘maximum warfare’ language: ‘I don’t give a damn about your criticism’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reaffirmed his commitment to using 'maximum warfare' in redistricting battles despite backlash following a shooting at a press event attended by President Trump. Conservatives criticized Jeffries' rhetoric, linking it to the violent incident.
- Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reaffirmed his 'maximum warfare' rhetoric against Republicans amid backlash following a report of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. He defended his language by citing a 2025 White House staffer's use of the same phrase and criticized White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for hypocrisy on civility.
- Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his 'maximum warfare' rhetoric against Republicans, dismissing critics and linking the phrase to a 2025 White House report. He faced backlash from Republicans and the National Republican Congressional Committee, who accused Democrats of inciting violence. Jeffries also criticized White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and targeted gerrymandering efforts in Florida and Virginia.
- Hakeem Jeffries declared 'maximum warfare' on Republicans days before Trump assassination attempt
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared 'maximum warfare' against Republicans days before an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. The suspect, Cole Allen, was armed with multiple weapons and released a manifesto with anti-Trump and anti-Christian messages. Republicans criticized Democratic rhetoric for inciting violence, while Jeffries later denounced political violence.
- Jeffries says Trump impeachment not a top priority if Dems win House majority
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated Democrats will not prioritize impeaching President Trump if they regain the House majority post-midterms. Jeffries emphasized this during a Fox News Sunday interview, clarifying that impeachment would not be a top focus.
- Hakeem Jeffries left scrambling after child reporter asks why voters view Democrats so negatively
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was caught off guard during a Capitol Hill event when a child reporter asked why voters view Democrats negatively. Jeffries attributed the dissatisfaction to widespread distrust in institutions, including Congress, political parties, and the media, as Democrats face challenges in reconnecting with voters ahead of a critical election cycle.
- DeSantis on Jeffries ‘F around and find out’ remark: ‘I will pay for you to come down to Florida’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis challenged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Florida after Jeffries issued a warning about the state's redistricting efforts. DeSantis offered to cover Jeffries' travel and accommodation expenses for the visit.
- Jeffries: Democrats working to ‘make sure’ Hegseth, Patel ‘are on their way out the door’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated Democrats are working to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel from the Trump administration, following the departures of former Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Jeffries says he’s ‘deeply skeptical’ of FISA extension without new privacy protections
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed skepticism about extending the government’s warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702 of FISA without new privacy safeguards. He indicated potential opposition to a clean extension but did not confirm final stance, as GOP leaders push for renewal.
- 5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation
A fifth woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of rape in 2018, adding to previous allegations against the California Democrat, who is expected to resign. The accuser, Lana Drews, detailed the incident during a Beverly Hills news conference organized by her attorneys. This follows multiple prior accusations of sexual misconduct involving Swalwell, including a former staffer, and comes as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed the resignations of Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales.