Hakeem Jeffries10 Dec 2025Watch: Top US lawmakers join annual Menorah lighting at CapitolHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer participated in the annual ceremony that commemorates the eight days of Hanukkah.10 Dec 202521 Oct 2025Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill top DemocratChristopher Moynihan, who had been sentenced to 21 months for the riot, allegedly said Hakeem Jeffries "must be eliminated". 21 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Jeffries to Lawler: 'Keep your mouth shut'In a fiery exchange, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries also said Republican Mike Lawler was 'embarrassing' himself during the confrontation over the government shutdown.9 Oct 20253 Jul 2025Watch: The moment Hakeem Jeffries ends record-breaking speechColleagues surrounded the New York congressman as he concluded the speech, hugging and patting him on the back. 3 Jul 202520 Oct 2023Republicans back to square one as Speaker crisis deepensJim Jordan's sudden demise shows how hard it will be for any candidate to unite the party in the House.20 Oct 202330 Nov 2022What to expect from the man who'll replace PelosiSome on the left of the Democratic Party may be less than pleased with the choice of Hakeem Jeffries.30 Nov 202230 Nov 2022Hakeem Jeffries elected to succeed Nancy PelosiWith his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.30 Nov 202218 Nov 2022Pelosi stands down as US House Democratic leaderThe 82-year-old has led the party in the lower chamber of Congress for almost two decades.18 Nov 2022
