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House Democrats remain deeply divided over Israel aid as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries withholds public guidance, instead letting two lengthy private caucus meetings air differing views amid the Massie amendment and a broader shift in Democratic views on Israel, with Jeffries signaling a commitment to a two-state solution once a vote is set.
Democrats are deeply divided over a Massie amendment to cut Israel aid, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering little public guidance and instead letting caucus members air their views in private meetings as the party grapples with shifting support for Israel and the broader two-state framework.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is pushing mid-decade redistricting in New York to boost Democratic control, but last week’s NYC primaries saw left-wing challengers topple incumbents, forcing him to balance maps that could protect some lawmakers while weakening others, amid intra-party tensions with the Democratic Socialists of America and the ongoing push to craft a fair 2028 redistricting plan after a court-voided 2022 map.
US officials, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, waived visa bond fees so the Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother can watch him play in the World Cup in Miami, reuniting mother and son before Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay; the move comes after Vozinha helped Cape Verde secure a historic 0-0 draw with Spain and follows discussions about visa bonds waived for relatives of players.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats haven’t ruled out impeaching President Trump if they win the House, but their focus remains on making life more affordable and addressing the economy, healthcare, immigration, and corruption in the run-up to the midterms.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ bid to become Speaker faces mounting challenges as the 2026 House elections loom, with internal party divisions and rising GOP opposition complicating a swift resolution, making his path to the gavel depend on caucus unity and favorable election results.
Democrats are pressing GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after she appeared to agree with a radio host’s derogatory remarks about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a Virginia redistricting interview; Kiggans says she did not condone the language and did not intend to support it, but multiple Democratic leaders are calling for her resignation as she runs for reelection in a highly contested district, while Republicans defend her position.
Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans drew bipartisan criticism after agreeing with a radio host’s racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries; she said she didn’t condone the language, but Democrats urged a public apology and resignation, while Republicans defended her amid a competitive Virginia race.
Democrats are demanding the resignation of Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans after she appeared to back a radio host’s racist remark about House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, saying she did not condone the language and only meant Jeffries should stay out of Virginia politics. The controversy drew swift condemnation from party leaders and underscores ongoing tensions over race in politics as Virginia’s redistricting battles and the GOP’s midterm dynamics shape the race, where Kiggans faces a reelection bid against Democrat Elaine Luria.
Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing calls to resign after echoing a radio host’s racially charged jab at House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a segment on Virginia redistricting; Democrats demanded an apology and resignation, which Kiggans has resisted, saying she did not condone the language and that Democrats are trying to derail Virginia’s elections, while noting the Virginia redistricting fight and court ruling.
President Trump urged that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries be charged with inciting violence after posting on Truth Social that tied Jeffries to a ‘maximum warfare’ redistricting effort and included imagery from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, highlighting ongoing partisan tension as Jeffries pushes redistricting measures.
Jeffries says Democrats will aggressively counter GOP redistricting ahead of 2028, targeting new maps in New York, Illinois, Maryland and Colorado after the Supreme Court's ruling enabled more redraws; blue-state governors are advancing maps, with Democrats stressing protection of communities of color and readiness to use every tool to defend elections.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his 'maximum warfare' remark about Democrats' redistricting, saying he stands by it despite Republican criticism and noting the phrase originated from a source close to President Trump; he framed the era as one of intensified political warfare while reaffirming that Democrats condemn violence.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries engineered a statewide redistricting push that reshaped Virginia’s map from a 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 edge, backed by $38 million from a leadership-aligned group, a win Pelosi called 'fabulously' executed and seen as validation of Jeffries’ political muscle as he eyes the speakership, even as some Democrats urge him to press harder against the Trump administration and GOP redistricting plans.
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.