Shutdown brings new spotlight for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

While Jeffries remains little-known by much of the public, some House Democrats privately suggest that the shutdown has provided him a stage on which to more fully emerge from the shadow of his predecessor as party leader, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

'Stay tuned': Jeffries repeatedly dodges Mamdani endorsement as self-imposed deadline looms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was confronted multiple times about the New York City mayoral race during his press conference on Friday.
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‘It’s a Bad Look!’ CNBC’s Joe Kernen Clashes With Hakeem Jeffries Over Shutdown

CNBC's Joe Kernen and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) clashed over the ongoing government shutdown on Friday morning.

Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor

Polling places open Saturday for in-person voting in two of the year’s most closely watched elections: The New York City mayor’s race and the contest to pick New Jersey’s next governor

Mamdani Says Rivals Are Pushing Hate as Mayor’s Race Enters Last Stretch

Zohran Mamdani’s opponents, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, denied accusations that they are stoking Islamophobia with their rhetoric and actions.

Zohran Mamdani decries 'racist, baseless attacks' in an emotional speech about Islamophobia in New York City

One day before early voting begins in the New York mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani condemned the “racist, baseless” attacks he’s faced in recent days, saying the attacks exemplify the islamophobia Muslims all over New York face every day.
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