Jeffries
Americannoun
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Listen to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the betting favorite to be the next Speaker of the House.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In a letter addressed to Johnson and Jeffries, the lawmakers urged both House leaders to push the Ethics Committee to “expedite their investigation” with more transparency, including public hearings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who poured a lot of time, money, coordination, pressure, and campaigning into the outcome, was understandably gloating following the result.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
Jeffries has said he believes only a small number of Republicans would need to break ranks for the measure to pass.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“Mr. Jeffries, good to see you again,” she said, and he knew she wasn’t posturing, wasn’t pretending.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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