Classroom

Tag: "Hakeem Jeffries"

Search for Topics or Keywords
House Minority Leader Jeffries Holds Press Conference
Daily News Lesson February 17 2026

Why Democrats say they are withholding funding for the Department of Homeland Security

Hear from a Democratic party leader on why Democratic members of Congress are seeking changes at the Department of Homeland Security
U.S. House of Representatives elect Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 26 2023

Republicans select Mike Johnson as House Speaker

Learn about the new Speaker of the House, as well as the responsibilities of the position
U.S. House of Representatives continues to try to elect a new Speaker at U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 19 2023

House Republicans continue to struggle to choose Speaker

Learn about how the majority party in Congress choses a leader for the House

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

The Lemelson Foundation logo

Copyright © 2025 News Hour Production LLC. All Rights Reserved

Illustrations by Annamaria Ward

Contact Us! Our Mission FAQ
PBS Online Privacy Policy Student Reporting Labs PBS Learning Media