A split among progressive support for Jeffries would give increased leverage to moderates such as pro-Israel Reps. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Tom Suozzi of New York, to seize the vacuum and put forward a more conservative Democrat for the Speaker role.

Democratic strategist James Carville blasted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over his meeting with Jared Kushner, arguing Democrats should not engage with President Donald Trump’s inner circle.

Trump was not directly asked about Jeffries’ potential role as Speaker, but his comments suggest that he sees the Brooklyn lawmaker wielding more power in the future. That would only happen if Democrats retake the House in the fall.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday said President Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in recent weeks to create an opportunity for future discussions. “I think knowing Jared Kushner,

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries bristled Wednesday at the possibility he could face a leftist primary challenge after Mayor Mamdani's slate of three progressive allies swept to big wins in the NYC ...

The Democratic leader said the trophy debacle illustrated that Trump is more interested in grabbing the spotlight than solving the nation’s problems.

House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries calls Hasan Piker's claim that Jewish Americans invite violence against themselves dangerous and antisemitic.