Dozens of Democratic candidates for the U.S. House in 2026 are refusing to back House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), exposing a growing rift in the party as it faces mounting internal divisions over leadership, messaging, and ideology.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) predicted this week that Republicans would ultimately “cave” to Democrat demands in the ongoing government shutdown, citing “public sentiment” as the driving force. His remarks, however, come as polling shows most Americans blame Democrats for forcing the shutdown over healthcare for illegal immigrants.
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Friday on CNN’s The Source that he sees “bipartisan opportunity” to address Medicaid cuts recently enacted by Republicans, despite skepticism about whether the GOP would undo legislation it just passed.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the appointments of several Democrats to the January 6 subcommittee, with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) serving as its Ranking Member.
The far-left has declared war on the Democratic establishment as Mamdani allies set their sights on top House Democrats—starting with minority leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries both lauded Zohran Mamdani’s affordability focus following his upset win in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for what he describes as "fear-mongering" regarding proposed Medicaid reforms.
