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May 1, 2024 · Hakeem Jeffries (born August 4, 1970, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) American Democratic politician who serves in the U.S. House of Representatives (2013– ). The House minority leader from 2023, Jeffries is the first Black person to lead a major party in either house of Congress.
Mar 27, 2023 · Call it the dual education of Hakeem Jeffries, a charismatic and enigmatic son of both Brooklyn and Big Law, who was shaped as much by hip-hop and the Black Baptist church as by the offices of...
Jan 3, 2023 · Hakeem Jeffries Takes Over as Leader of House Democrats. A lawyer and disciplined tactician, Mr. Jeffries is the first Black politician to lead either party in Congress.
Oct 17, 2023 · Mr. Jeffries is the first Black politician to lead either party in Congress. And, at 53, he represents a generational change for House Democrats after two decades under Representative Nancy...
Nov 30, 2022 · US lawmaker Hakeem Jeffries has been unanimously elected to succeed Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. The four-term New York congressman, 52, has served in...
6 days ago · Jeffries who made sure Democrats delivered the tally to send $95 billion foreign aid to Ukraine and other U.S. allies. And Jeffries who, with the full force of House Democratic leadership behind ...
Hakeem Sekou Jeffries ( / ˌhɑːˈkiːm / hah-KEEM; born August 4, 1970) is an American politician and attorney who has served as House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.
