Category: Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic Rep. Judy Chu, the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, blasts a Texas GOP congressman after he questioned...
California Democratic Rep. Judy Chu hit back at Texas GOP Rep. Lance Gooden after he responded to her criticism of a Republican effort to examine Biden financial appointee Dominic Ng. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Judy Chu criticized Lance Gooden after he seemingly questioned her “loyalty” to the US on Fox News. Gooden called out Chu after she blasted GOP makes an attempt to examine Biden…
Democrats erupt with fury after Republican questions ‘loyalty’ of Rep. Chu
Newsbreak 4 weeks ago in AAPI, Around The World, China, Hakeem Jeffries, House, Judy Chu, Lance Gooden, News 0 House Democrats are up in arms after a GOP lawmaker urged Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), the nation’s first Chinese-American congresswoman, is disloyal to the United States. Rep. Lance Gooden, a third-term Texas Republican, urged this week that Chu needs to be denied entry to delicate categorised supplies — and investigated — after she defended Dominic Ng, President Biden’s choice to steer U.S. commerce pursuits in Asia,…
Biden gets to know new partner in House in Hakeem Jeffries
President Biden this week marked the start of his working relationship with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who he’ll have to depend on when it comes to Republican threats of spending cuts and a showdown over the country’s debt ceiling. The new Democratic chief’s role is also a generational shift after 20 years of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) reign. But Jeffries, who’s the first…
Elon Musk had a surprise meeting with Republican and Democratic House leaders to discuss ensuring Twitter is ‘truthful to both...
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Capitol Hill, Elon Musk, Hakeem Jeffries, Kevin McCarthy, Lobbying, News, Politics, Tech Insider, Twitter 0 Elon Musk said he met with both House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R). Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images and Samuel Corum/Getty Images Elon Musk said he met with House leaders of both events to guarantee equity on Twitter. The meeting was reportedly unplanned, and was “mostly just an introduction.” The conferences come simply because the House is…
New York congressman Hakeem Jeffries is likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader subsequent 12 months. If chosen by members, Jeffries would grow to be the primary Black lawmaker to lead a celebration in Congress. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, served within the New York State Assembly earlier than becoming a member of Congress in 2013. …
Meet Hakeem Jeffries, the New York congressman likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader subsequent yr. If chosen by members, Jeffries would change into the first Black lawmaker to lead a celebration in Congress. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, served in the New York State Assembly earlier than becoming a member of Congress in 2013. Hakeem Jeffries…
New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman says it’s ‘gangster’ that the top Democrats in Congress could both be from New...
Newsbreak 4 months ago in Around The World, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democrats, jamaal bowman, New York, News, Politics 0 Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York). AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Rep. Jamaal Bowman chuckled when requested about New York City’s impending second of energy. Pelosi’s resolution to step down from management means the top two Democrats could both hail from New York. They would be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and would-be House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman laughed on Thursday when requested what…
Top Democratic House leaders will become 31 years younger on average
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (heart) is poised to become Democratic minority chief in 2023 whereas Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts will function minority whip, the Democrats’ No. 2 place. This will mark a generational shift for Democrats within the House, who’re at present led by three octogenarians. Alex Wong/Getty Images Democrats’ prime three US House leaders now average greater than 82 years previous. In 2023, the…
What comes next now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to step down as top Democrat
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicizes that she won’t in search of re-election to Democratic management on the House flooring on November 17, 2022. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced she is stepping down as Democratic chief. House Democrats will elect new leaders on the finish of November. Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is probably going to turn out to be the next top Democrat….