Nation Sep 29 Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson
Politics Sep 17 WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence. By Associated Press
Politics Sep 16 WATCH: House Democrats blasts 'do nothing' Republican majority in midterm pitch to voters House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats’ message is simple: “We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you.”… By Associated Press
Politics Sep 14 WATCH: House meets as pressure to regulate AI grows House Speaker Mike Johnson says it’s time for President Donald Trump to “summon everyone together” and take the lead addressing questions about AI at the White House, rather than Congress. By Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Aug 23 Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The meeting, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, touched on issues ranging from housing, immigration to the high costs of living. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: House Democratic leaders hold hearing on fair elections and voting rights By News Desk and Associated Press House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic lawmakers held a hearing Thursday on defending fair elections and voting rights. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:49 Bill Pulte 'deeply unqualified' to lead U.S. intelligence efforts, Jeffries says By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that will fund immigration and border enforcement agencies. The package passed in the Senate last week and heads to the president's desk. Attention now turns to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Democrats… Continue watching
May 21 WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill By Associated Press Democrats tried to draw a sharp contrast by highlighting how the White House proposed including $1 billion for security for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom. Republicans are abandoning that proposal. Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: Congress must approve any possible U.S. military action against Iran, Jeffries says By Associated Press President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before any U.S. action against Iran, the nation's top Democrat said Wednesday. Continue reading