Rep. Jeffries says Democrats are "on the verge of taking back control"
Jeffries campaigned in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and plans to campaign in Texas in the coming days to help Democratic candidates unseat Republican incumbents.
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Jeffries calls for immediate action on AI
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers returning from the summer recess are weighing in with differing views on how much government regulation on artificial intelligence is necessary. New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss.
8 Democrats vote for GOP anti-socialism bill
Two House Democrats are in hot water with leadership for failing to say that they would vote with Republicans on an anti-socialism bill. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join "The Takeout" to discuss what the situation says about Democrats' divisions.
Brad Lander on confrontation over Israel stance
Demonstrators confronted New York Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander this weekend over his stance on Israel while he was protesting a Hindu nationalist's appearance at Madison Square Garden. Lander joins "The Takeout" to discuss the incident.
Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
NYT: Kushner and Jeffries held private meeting
According to The New York Times, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently held a private meeting with President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Political strategists Joel Payne and Todd Ricketts join with analysis.
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Trump administration unveils new sanctions against Iran; Supreme Court allows Trump order overhauling mail-in voting to proceed for now.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Jeffries pushes for Maryland redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is applying pressure on Maryland Democrats to redraw the state's congressional map. Julia Manchester, White House correspondent for The Hill, and Marianna Sotomayor, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, join to discuss.
Jeffries on changes to DHS
As a shutdown of DHS began this weekend, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Democrats are "willing to have a good faith conversation about everything, but fundamentally we need change that is dramatic, that is bold, that is meaningful and that is transformational."
Open: "Face the Nation," Feb. 15, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as Democrats refuse to vote to fund DHS with changes to ICE, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Trump administration border czar Tom Homan. Plus, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Thom Tillis join.
Jeffries: No direct funding talks scheduled
Funding for TSA, FEMA and other parts of the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire Friday night with no deal in sight. CBS News congressional correspondent Nicole Killion reports.
Breaking down the budget fight in the House
The House is back in session Monday to consider a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Jeffries slam Trump, GOP over Jan. 6
House Democrats are holding an event to mark five years since the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that President Trump and his allies have "repeatedly tried to rewrite history and whitewash the horrific events of January 6." CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Taurean Small have more details.
Hakeem Jeffries slams GOP over Jan. 6
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries slammed Republican lawmakers during a hearing Tuesday marking five years since the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
Trump weighs in on GOP health care bill
The House is expected to vote on a GOP-led health care bill this week that would not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which expire Dec. 31. President Trump threw his support behind the bill in a news conference on Monday, saying people will get "better health care at a much lower cost." CBS News Taurean Small has the latest.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Lawmakers react to Trump signing Epstein files bill
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are reacting to the latest moves to compel the Department of Justice to release all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Jeffries says the "fight is not over" on health care
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies after the 43-day-long shutdown.
Jeffries on backlash to shutdown deal and more
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses backlash among Democrats over a deal to end the government shutdown without extending health care subsidies, standing up to President Trump's agenda and more in this extended interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson.
Jeffries says "fight is not over" on health care
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who said Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies after Democratic backlash to the shutdown deal.
House takes first step toward ending shutdown
The House has begun debate ahead of a key vote that will pave the way for final passage of the shutdown-ending legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Jeffries on shutdown resolution
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he expects Democrats to oppose the latest effort by Republicans to reopen the government. A House vote on the Senate-passed bill is expected later Wednesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports, and Kris Van Cleave has more on the travel chaos that ensued during the shutdown.
Jeffries slams Republicans on shutdown plan
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference slamming Republicans over healthcare after the Senate advanced a House-passed funding bill to end the 41-day government shutdown.
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