Person
Hakeem Jeffries
Described in the news as: House Democratic leader.
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Politics
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announces bid for US House speaker
US House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed he will step down as Republican leader after his party's midterm election defeat, setting up a leadership contest between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched his campaign to become the next speaker.
Politics
Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in midterm rout, dealing blow to Trump
Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterms, making gains in traditionally Republican states and positioning to block President Trump's agenda. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries pledged to address housing, grocery and gas costs, reverse Medicaid cuts and investigate alleged corruption.
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