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House Democratic leaders signaled openness to considering the 25th Amendment as a tool to remove President Trump, with Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin set to brief colleagues; while some lawmakers push for bold action amid ongoing calls after Trump's provocative statements, leadership has not formally endorsed invoking the Amendment, and Democrats also pursue an Iran war powers resolution to pressure Republicans.
Democrats reportedly plan to postpone a vote on Rep. Gregory Meeks’s war-powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s authority to wage war with Iran until mid-April, citing a two-week recess and strategic timing. Leadership says the measure will pass when brought to the floor, while progressives accuse leadership of stalling. Four defectors who opposed it previously are expected to flip, though timing remains contested. The delay has sparked criticism from the grassroots, and public polling shows broad concern about the war and its costs, with opponents warning the wait could allow further escalation by Trump.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned Donald Trump for calling Democrats the country’s 'greatest enemy,' telling him to 'shut his reckless mouth' on CNN’s State of the Union. The sparring unfolds amid Trump’s attacks on DHS funding, the ongoing partial shutdown, and his plan to deploy ICE to airports to aid the TSA as security strains persist.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told President Donald Trump to keep his reckless mouth shut after Trump labeled Democrats as the country’s greatest enemy following Iran; Jeffries warned the rhetoric could get somebody killed. The remarks come as a Capitol Police report shows threats against members of Congress rose in 2025, amid a string of violent incidents against political figures.
Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced he will seek another term in Congress, defying a wave of generational turnover; if reelected, he would be the third-oldest member behind Pelosi and Hoyer, and his ongoing leadership role could hinge on a future House majority after Jeffries encouraged him to stay on.
A coalition led by Peace Action and RootsAction launched a national campaign calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to resign, arguing they have failed to vigorously oppose Trump-era militarism, delayed votes on Iran, and support funding for the Iran war and arms to Israel; the petition urges replacement leaders who will push back against war and militarism.
House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to condemn Islamophobic comments by GOP lawmakers Andy Ogles and Randy Fine, saying he spoke to them about tone and would not pursue disciplinary action. Democrats and religious groups condemned the remarks, with Hakeem Jeffries demanding accountability. Johnson framed the issue around tone and broader concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment and sharia-law rhetoric.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Democrats' interruptions during President Trump's State of the Union, calling the protests restrained and appropriate and noting limited internal backlash; he highlighted heckling by Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, a sign-wielding incident by Al Green, and urged disciplined, defiant expression rather than unforced errors.
More than 160 House Democrats have signed onto articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with House Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly backing the push and several swing-district lawmakers joining the co-sponsors. Leadership in the House is moving to gather evidence and could force a vote, but there is no Republican backing yet, and passage would require GOP support in the narrowly divided House and a two-thirds Senate majority; Pelosi plans to back the effort, while Trump has dismissed it.
House Democrats led by Hakeem Jeffries warned President Trump they will begin impeachment proceedings unless he fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as support for impeaching Noem grows within the caucus; Judiciary ally Jamie Raskin pledges oversight and potential hearings, but with Republicans in control of the House and no clear Senate backing, conviction remains unlikely.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump administration for unauthorized military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for congressional approval, transparency, and adherence to constitutional war powers, while condemning Nicolás Maduro as an illegitimate dictator.
Nancy Pelosi predicts Democrats will regain control of the House in 2026 with Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, reflecting on her career, her role in passing the Affordable Care Act, her opposition to Trump, and her focus on returning the gavel to Democrats before retiring.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing the need for bipartisan negotiations to reopen the government and address healthcare costs, while also touching on New York City mayoral elections and concerns about election fairness and gerrymandering.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, after facing questions about his previous lack of endorsement.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor after delaying support due to policy disagreements, aiming to mend relations with progressives and support a platform focused on affordable housing and police policies, amidst political tensions within the Democratic Party.