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Jun 28, 2024 · Hakeem Jeffries (born August 4, 1970, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an 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. Early life and education
Nov 30, 2022 · Hakeem Jeffries pulled off a quiet revolution on Wednesday, becoming the first leader of the House Democrats to be born after the end of World War II and the first Black leader in either chamber ...
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 the ...
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. Representative Hakeem ...
Nov 30, 2022 · New York state of mind: Jeffries was born in Brooklyn and has lived in New York City for most of his life. According to a 2015 OZY story, his mother was a social worker and his father was a substance abuse counselor. In 2012, Jeffries was elected to represent New York’s 8th Congressional district—a slice of the Big Apple that includes parts ...
Nov 30, 2022 · Jeffries wins historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi. House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., arrives for leadership elections at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Jeffries has been elected House Democratic leader and will become in the new year the first Black American to lead a major political party in ...
Dec 1, 2022 · From left, Reps. Pete Aguilar, Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark hold a press conference after being elected to House Democratic leadership on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.
