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House Democrats Strategize To Defeat Trump In November

Democratic Caucus chairman Aguilar emphasizes defeating Trump, monitoring Biden, and securing House Speaker votes for upcoming elections.

Top News · Jul 9, 2024

‘Not fly-over country’: Dingell and other Midwestern Democrats start Heartland Caucus

WASHINGTON — Debbie Dingell’s quest for a leadership position within the House Democratic Caucus came with a map.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Democrats await key decisions on House Appropriations seats

WASHINGTON — House Democrats this week will fill out their party’s committee assignments, which will involve a switch among top party leaders serving on Appropriations and removing four members from Ways and Means to adhere to a bipartisan agreement on committee ratios.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Senate Democrats largely keep gavel rules intact; House caucus may vote next week - Roll Call

Democrats in the Senate rejected new limits on committee chairs while a House Democratic term limit proposal may be considered next week.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar of California as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts - Roll Call

With top jobs settled, Democrats are vying for roles in the next Congress that include party messaging and managing the caucus.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022

Jeffries formally seeks to be next House Democratic leader - Roll Call

New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announced that he will seek to be leader of the House Democrats, succeeding Nancy Pelosi of California.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2022

Pelosi opts to step down as Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not run for another term as Democratic leader, adhering to a self-imposed term-limit pledge she made four years ago.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022