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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.
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.