DelBene tapped to run House Democrats’ campaign arm - Roll Call Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington has the party leadership's support to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Roll Call · Dec 20, 2022
At the Races: Virginia is for voters - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Dec 15, 2022
US House of Representatives passes LGBTQ marriage protections Voting a second time on the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers have sent the bill to US President Joe Biden to sign. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2022
Will the GOP's razor-thin House majority empower its shrinking centrist wing? WASHINGTON — Even before Republicans take control of the House in January, their narrow majority is exposing the long-standing rift between the party's right-flank Freedom Caucus and its dwindling center-right. Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022
Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power? Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2022
Trump calls to terminate US Constitution Former US president Donald Trump is facing rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the US Constitution over his claims that the 2020 The New Daily · Dec 4, 2022
White House slams Trump’s call for ‘termination’ of constitution Attacking the US Constitution is ‘anathema to the soul of our nation’, a White House spokesman says. Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022
New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president WASHINGTON — Newly elected House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended past remarks calling Donald Trump’s 2016 election “illegitimate” against Republican criticism, noting that he voted to certify his presidency. Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022
New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president WASHINGTON — Newly elected House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended past remarks calling Donald Trump’s 2016 election “illegitimate” against Republican criticism, noting that he voted to certify his presidency. Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election Former President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Hakeem Jeffries ‘stops talking’ when asked what he thinks of Kevin McCarthy McCarthy seeking votes to be speaker when Republicans take over the House next year party The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2022
Clyburn backed by acclamation as Democrats fill out leadership team WASHINGTON — House Democrats continued Thursday to set their leadership team for the next Congress, approving outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader and picking four members to run the caucus’ messaging arm, among other posts. Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022
Clyburn elected House Dems' assistant leader, averts contest House Democrats unanimously chose Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina for a new role in party leadership next year The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
At the Races: Hoosier next guv? - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022 Clyburn backed by acclamation as Democrats fill out leadership team - Roll Call House Democrats approved outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader, among other posts.
Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022 Jeffries elected first Black leader of a congressional caucus WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday officially elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their next leader by unanimous consent, making him the first Black lawmaker to lead a congressional party caucus.
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 as House Democratic Caucus chair.
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022 Who is the new US Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries? Jeffries becomes the first Black politician to lead a party in the US Congress, succeeding Representative Nancy Pelosi.
The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022 House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress New York congressman will assume role of minority leader early next year, inheriting position held for decades by Pelosi
Roll Call · Nov 30, 2022 Jeffries gets bigger role in picking House Democrats’ campaign chief A new rule is intended to keep the chair of the House Democrats' campaign committee accountable to the party's leader.
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.
Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022 Jeffries elected first Black leader of a congressional caucus WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday officially elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their next leader by unanimous consent, making him the first Black lawmaker to lead a congressional party caucus.
Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022 Editorial: Leader Jeffries: What Hakeem Jeffries means to Democrats, and NYC After Wednesday's uncontested vote among House Democrats, much of the nation will start getting to know Hakeem Jeffries as the first Black American to lead a party conference in Congress. Having followed the Brooklynite for decades, we’ve got some insight on, and some advice for, the new House Democratic leader…
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 House Democrats nominate Hakeem Jeffries to replace Pelosi as first Black party leader in Congress Jeffries will replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader.
Axios · Nov 30, 2022 Hakeem Jeffries makes history as first Black leader of a party in Congress "This is a moment of transition," Jeffries told reporters.