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Talk of Hegseth Impeachment Grows After Democratic Midterm Sweep • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)
Hakeem Jeffries supports impeachment of Pete Hegseth: ‘He has got to go’ • Nov. 9, 2026, 4:45 PM ET (The Guardian)
How Democrats will try to end Trump's tariffs • Nov. 8, 2026, 8:00 AM ET (CNBC)
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:41 PM ET (AP)
Jeffries says Democrats 'on the verge' of winning the House. It puts speaker's gavel in reach • Oct. 22, 2026, 9:44 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Hakeem Sekou Jeffries
Born August 4, 1970 (age 56) • New York City • New York
Title / Office House of Representatives (2013-), United States

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a podium, gesturing before a large sign reading Take Back the House.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a Capitol podium, gesturing beside U.S. flags and House of Representatives banners.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reaches across the aisle to hold hands with Representative Nancy Pelosi during House proceedings.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a U.S. Capitol podium with his fist raised, flanked by fellow House Democrats.
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