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Hakeem Jeffries

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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.

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Sep 2, 2025

As the legendary Chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, he helped lead two historic impeachments and ensure that no one, not even the President, is above the law.

cbsnews.com
Sep 2, 2025

As Dean of the New York delegation, Congressman Nadler has been a dear friend and valued mentor to myself and so many others throughout the People’s House.

nypost.com
Aug 28, 2025

The attempt to remove Cook was being done without a shred of credible evidence.

nbcnews.com
Aug 24, 2025

There's no basis, no authority for Trump to do this.

motherjones.com
Aug 18, 2025

But not law-abiding immigrant families, including in some instances, U.S. citizen children who’ve been sent overseas to a place that they’ve never known.

thehill.com
Aug 18, 2025

All of this is going to require aggressive Oversight activity.

thehill.com
Aug 18, 2025

It’s my expectation that Kristi Noem will be one of the first people hauled up to Congress shortly after the gavels change hands to get a real understanding for the American people as to this conduct that has taken place: The lack of…

thehill.com
Aug 17, 2025

Donald Trump has no basis to take over the local police department. And zero credibility on the issue of law and order. Get lost.

nypost.com
Aug 17, 2025

Violent crime in Washington, DC, is at a 30-year low.

nypost.com
Aug 15, 2025

He's going to have to demonstrate to a broader electorate—including in many of the neighborhoods that I represent in Brooklyn—that his ideas can actually be put into reality.

commondreams.org
Aug 15, 2025

That’s the problem that we are confronting right now. And our challenge is to actually make sure that we are addressing the issues of significance to the American people.

breitbart.com
Aug 15, 2025

It’s interesting that we’re talking about Joe Biden, no longer the president, Elizabeth Warren, who’s a Senator, as opposed to Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America.

breitbart.com
Aug 15, 2025

I’m trying to understand why you would spend a significant amount of time asking me about the Democratic nominee, who’s not even the mayor.

breitbart.com
Aug 14, 2025

The crime scene in D.C. most damaging to everyday Americans is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

slate.com
Aug 14, 2025

He’s the leader of the free world, the President of the United States of America, he’s in office right now, and he’s attacking the market-based economy.

nypost.com
Aug 14, 2025

Democrats believe in a strong floor and no ceiling for Americans.

nypost.com
Aug 14, 2025

That meeting is being put into motion right now.

nypost.com
Aug 14, 2025

We had one initial conversation. It was a constructive and candid conversation. It was centered around the community.

nypost.com
Aug 11, 2025

The American people deserve better than this cruel Republican budget scam.

commondreams.org
Aug 4, 2025

We will fight them politically. We will fight them governmentally. We will fight them in court. We will fight them in terms of winning the hearts and minds of the people of Texas and beyond.

nbcnews.com
Aug 4, 2025

It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment, and all options should be on the table to protect the people of Texas.

nbcnews.com
Aug 4, 2025

Donald Trump has ordered Greg Abbott and compliant Texas Republicans to race back to Austin have a special session in order to rig the congressional map and undermine the ability of Texans to have a free and fair midterm election. That is…

nbcnews.com
Aug 3, 2025

All options should be on the table to stop the GOP plan.

thehill.com
Jul 29, 2025

Officer Islam is a hero and we owe him an eternal debt of gratitude for his courage and service.

nypost.com

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