6 h. ago Mamdani accuses Johnson of trying to ‘distract’ as House Speaker calls Jeffries' endorsement the end of Dems

Political tensions escalated as House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsement of Zohran Mamdani signals the end of the Democratic Party.

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11 h. ago LIZ PEEK: How the left's embrace of Mamdani could doom Democrats nationwide

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor, potentially damaging future Democratic prospects in 2026 as his progressive politics clash with voters.

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47 h. ago Jeffries spars with CBS host on claims the upcoming midterms will be 'rigged elections'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his claims that redistricting could "rig" the midterm elections during a CBS "Face the Nation" interview.

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51 h. ago Hakeem Jeffries: Only Republicans Are Initiating 'Partisan Gerrymandering'

Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) claimed that only Republicans have initiated "partisan gerrymandering." The post Hakeem Jeffries: Only Republicans Are Initiating ‘Partisan Gerrymandering’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Stefanik Slams Jeffries’ ‘Commie Mamdani’ Endorsement: NYC Voters Will Reject ‘Jihadist, Antisemitic’ Agenda

House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) unloaded Friday on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) after he officially endorsed “jihadist communist” Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, declaring the decision will doom Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. The post Stefanik Slams Jeffries’ ‘Commie Mamdani’ Endorsement: NYC Voters Will Reject ‘Jihadist, Antisemitic’ Agenda appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Jeffries: Extending Subsidies Is 'Not Additional Government Spending'

On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) argued that extending Obamacare subsidies isn’t additional government spending and “We’re actually extending a tax credit that currently exists.” Co-host Becky Quick asked, “You bring up The post Jeffries: Extending Subsidies Is ‘Not Additional Government Spending’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Jeffries: We're Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won't Vote for GOP Bill

On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that the government shutdown is “not about leverage. And by the way, if the votes of Democratic senators are required, then, of course, there should The post Jeffries: We’re Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won’t Vote for GOP Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries Says Trump Proceeding with WH Ballroom Construction So He Can Be 'Celebrated as If He Was a King'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) believes President Donald Trump is proceeding with construction of a White House ballroom so he can be "celebrated as if he were a king." The post Hakeem Jeffries Says Trump Proceeding with WH Ballroom Construction So He Can Be ‘Celebrated as If He Was a King’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries Blames Shutdown on 'Republican Healthcare Crisis' (It Was Set Up by Laws Signed by Obama & Biden)

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is continuing to blame the Democrat government shutdown on Republicans, despite the fact that -- again -- Republicans offered a clean continuing resolution (CR) that Democrats have rejected a dozen times. The post Hakeem Jeffries Blames Shutdown on ‘Republican Healthcare Crisis’ (It Was Set Up by Laws Signed by Obama & Biden) appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago 'Stay tuned': Jeffries repeatedly dodges Mamdani endorsement as self

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was confronted multiple times about the New York City mayoral race during his press conference on Friday.

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5 d. ago Jeffries: Johnson Calling Dems 'Legislative Terrorists' Is 'Going to Get Someone Killed'

Thursday on CNN's "The Situation Room," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) comments about the ongoing government shutdown were "going to get someone killed." The post Jeffries: Johnson Calling Dems ‘Legislative Terrorists’ Is ‘Going to Get Someone Killed’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Jeffries on if ACA Is Broken if It Needs Subsidies: 'Healthcare System Is Broken'

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to a question on whether Obamacare or the entire system don’t work if they need massive subsidies to be affordable by saying that “we believe The post Jeffries on if ACA Is Broken if It Needs Subsidies: ‘Healthcare System Is Broken’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries on the government shutdown and the ongoing stalemate on Capitol Hill

NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., about the Democrats' efforts to end the government shutdown and what they're hearing from their constituents about the impact.

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7 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries says public pressure will force Congress to extend ACA subsidies

The Democratic House Minority Leader tells NPR Americans will pressure Congress to extend Obamacare subsidies as they realize their health care costs are going up.

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7 d. ago Jeffries hints at imminent decision on Mamdani endorsement after dodging questions for weeks

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he will weigh in on the New York City mayoral race, where Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is running, before early voting begins Saturday.

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1 week ago Hakeem Jeffries Attacks Karoline Leavitt: She's 'Sick' and 'Out of Control'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) attacked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday, deeming her "sick." The post Hakeem Jeffries Attacks Karoline Leavitt: She’s ‘Sick’ and ‘Out of Control’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Top Dem leaders refuse to call on disgraced AG nominee to drop out of Virginia race

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defends Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones despite violent text messages about killing his GOP rival in 2022.

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1 week ago Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Stands by Jay Jones: 'Appropriately Apologized for His Remarks'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced on Thursday that he stands by Democrat Jay Jones in his race for Virginia Attorney General despite past text messages that showed him apparently fantasizing about a Republican lawmaker being fatally shot. The post Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Stands by Jay Jones: ‘Appropriately Apologized for His Remarks’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader

Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats in 2026 have declined to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for party leader, signaling growing unease within the Democratic ranks as the party faces internal divisions over ideology and leadership. The post Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

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