The Latest Breaking News from Hakeem Jeffries

House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that provides for a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

In 2024, Uncle Sam's AI task force deliberated while worries proliferated

Formed in February, Capitol Hill's AI Task Force is tight on time to tackle AI in 2024.

Laptop · Dec 9, 2024

Rep. Suzan DelBene will continue as DCCC chair for 2026 - Roll Call

Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene will chair House Democrats’ campaign arm for another two years, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2024

Trump and his GOP friends focus on tax breaks and deportations in his first 100 days

In preparation for Trump’s return, Republicans in Congress have been meeting privately for months and with the president-elect to go over proposals to extend and enhance tax breaks

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

House minority leader asks for ‘maximum protection’ after bomb threats target Democrats

Hoax threats come days after similar threats to Republicans set to fill roles in incoming Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2024

House Democrats Condemn Threats Against Lawmakers

House Minority Leader condemns threats against Democratic lawmakers, FBI investigating multiple incidents.

Top News · Nov 29, 2024

Bomb threats sent to Democrats on Thanksgiving were signed with ‘MAGA,’ says House leader

Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received threats and ‘swatting’ attempts on Thanksgiving

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

House Votes To Let Treasury Kill Politically Disfavored Nonprofits

Administrative power over financial matters is a dangerous weapon for bypassing due process.

Reason · Nov 22, 2024

Democrats are again ‘in between leaders’ as Biden prepares to leave office - Roll Call

Democrats are once again without a head honcho as Joe Biden prepares to leave office and hand the reins to Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries On Ethics Report Controversy

House Minority Leader Jeffries supports releasing the ethics report on Gaetz, sparking debate between Democrats and Republicans.

Top News · Nov 21, 2024