Jeffries
Americannoun
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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
Leading Democrats—ranging from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani—quickly condemned the correspondents dinner attack, as they have other attempts on Trump’s life.
From Slate • 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
A victory would boost House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has spearheaded efforts to neutralize Trump-backed maps in Republican states.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The worst had been when Mr. Jeffries, my art teacher, had asked the class if someone would pair up with me to help me get my paints ready.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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