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Watch live: Jeffries speaks as Democrats gear up for House takeover

Watch live: Jeffries speaks as Democrats gear up for House takeover

Summary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is scheduled to speak to reporters Thursday as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January. Lawmakers face a government funding deadline and debates over energy permitting, possible investigations, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future after a failed impeachment effort.

Key Facts

  • Hakeem Jeffries is the House minority leader and represents New York.
  • Jeffries is scheduled to speak to reporters Thursday.
  • Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress in January.
  • Lawmakers face a government funding deadline.
  • Lawmakers are debating energy permitting reforms.
  • Possible investigations are among the issues lawmakers are considering.
  • Questions remain about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future following a failed impeachment effort.
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