Hakeem Jeffries

Billionaire Elon Musk wears many hats as the leader of companies like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink and X. Could the title of Speaker of the House get added on top of his Department of Government Efficiency role soon? What Happened: The influence Musk has on...

While Donald Trump has secured a return to the White House, Republicans are still fighting to confirm control of the House of Representatives. With their newly gained Senate majority, GOP leaders are optimistic about establishing a full governing trifecta that would grant them legislative momentum...

The Biden Victory Fund is putting fundraising efforts on hold, according to a memo shared with Benzinga. What Happened: The joint fundraising committee — authorized by President Joe Biden‘s campaign and the Democratic National Committee — has asked employees at DCM, a firm tasked with...

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has emerged as one of the members of Congress pushing for President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 White House race. What Happened: Just weeks after Biden issued a letter to Democratic leaders stating that he is firmly committed to staying in...

Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-N.Y.) was sworn into the House on Monday, effectively reducing the Republican majority to a mere single vote. What Happened: Kennedy, a former state senator, emerged victorious in a special election in New York’s 26th Congressional District last week, defeating GOP...

Amid ongoing chaos within the GOP, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has asserted that the Democrats are effectively governing as the majority in the House. What Happened: Jeffries made this claim during a CBS "60 Minutes" interview on Sunday, The Hill reported. He stated that the...

In a recent interview, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) sounded the alarm on the potential consequences of a second term for former President Donald Trump, emphasizing the broader implications of the 2024 election. What Happened: Jeffries, in an interview with CBS’ Norah O...

In a recent social media exchange, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was seen mocking House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). What Happened: Musk responded with a laughing emoji to a post by a user named Defiant L’s on X. The post highlighted two conflicting posts from Jeffries. In the first post...

Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized GOP House members who have decided to step down, thereby putting the already slim Republican majority at risk. What Happened: Trump used his Truth Social platform to express his disapproval of the GOP House members who are vacating their seats....

This weekend brought a flurry of intriguing stories from the political and business spheres. From surprising political victories and candid comments to corporate leaders meeting China’s President, there’s plenty to catch up on. Let’s delve into the top stories that made headlines...

The GOP’s majority in the House is dwindling, sparking fears of a potential Democratic takeover, which could see Speaker Hakeem Jeffries at the helm. What Happened: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) expressed concerns on Monday about the diminishing House GOP majority, The Hill reported on Monday...

Top leaders in Congress have reached an agreement on the spending limits for the ongoing fiscal year, potentially averting a partial government shutdown. According to an AP News report released on Sunday, the agreement mostly follows the established spending limits for defense and domestic programs...

A recent fundraising email from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has sparked controversy due to a perceived typo in the message. What Happened: Johnson, in one of his first fundraising emails since becoming the Speaker, used the phrase: “I refuse to put people over...

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump in a new post slammed Republicans for unanimously electing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), who has served less than eight years in Congress and has limited leadership experience, as the House Speaker. What Happened: Many Republicans weren’t aware of who...

Republicans finally came together to elect a candidate for the House Speaker post and not everyone is happy with the development. What Happened: Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump, who claims to be on the pro-democracy camp, came down hard on the newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La...