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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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Jul 16, 2026

We will push back against MAGA extremists and block efforts to undermine popular programs such as Social Security and Medicare.

dailymontanan.com
Jul 16, 2026

If Republicans were serious about cleaning up corruption in this town, they would start at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

rollcall.com
Jul 16, 2026

“Are you ready to help us take back control of the United States House of Representatives in November?”

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Jul 16, 2026

We will work to clean up corruption within President Donald Trump’s administration.

dailymontanan.com
Jul 15, 2026

In my view, there are more decisive ways to achieve the urgent change necessary when it comes to the far-right Netanyahu government.

theguardian.com
Jul 15, 2026

It is irresponsible to expect the American people to trust Donald Trump, [FBI Director] Kash Patel and Bill Pulte with the privacy of the American people.

rollcall.com
Jul 10, 2026

Republicans would rather make it harder to vote than easier to afford a home.

theguardian.com
Jul 9, 2026

We have a piece of metal from the Freedom Tower that obviously represents both the struggle initially and what happened on September 11th. But then ultimately, the resilience of rising from the ashes, as America has always done.

foxnews.com
Jul 6, 2026

A handful of primaries would not reshape the Democratic caucus in the House.

theatlantic.com
Jul 3, 2026

I predict a bipartisan housing affordability bill awaiting Trump's action will become law.

npr.org
Jul 3, 2026

House Democrats oppose what he called the president's 'war of choice.'

npr.org
Jul 3, 2026

I've worked with sort of the ideologically diverse group of members up until this point and will continue to do so.

npr.org
Jul 3, 2026

The administration is wasting FBI resources by revisiting claims about the 2020 election.

npr.org
Jul 3, 2026

I will support every single Democratic incumbent in the New York Congressional delegation and beyond.

foxnews.com
Jul 1, 2026

There is, and shall be, no question.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 30, 2026

Our focus is going to be on ending this national nightmare in this country.

theguardian.com
Jun 30, 2026

Congress continues to treat military funding for Israel as automatic, even as public support for unconditional aid collapses across the country.

commondreams.org
Jun 29, 2026

The path is different but the work is the same.

abcnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

Congratulations to our Democratic nominees.

foxnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

We must decisively address the affordability crisis and crush far-right extremism!

foxnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

When you ask me a serious question, I’ll give you a serious answer.

abcnews.com
Jun 28, 2026

Donald Trump is the president right now. Are you kidding me?

salon.com
Jun 28, 2026

I think that what happens in a handful of primaries in one of the bluest cities in the country is not in any way indicative of what needs to happen in November, where we need to re-elect every single frontline member, commonsense…

foxnews.com
Jun 28, 2026

And, at the same period of time, make sure that we flip red seats blue, including in New York-17, where we have a combat veteran, incredibly patriotic American Cait Conley, who came out of a primary on Tuesday as well and is an incredibly…

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