Hakeem Jeffries announces Democratic support for War Powers Resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Iran.
Quiver AI Summary
Leader Jeffries discusses military action on WBLS: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WBLS, proposing a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran. He stated, "Only Congress has the power to declare war," emphasizing a constitutional check on presidential authority in military matters.
Concerns over Trump's actions: Jeffries raised concerns about the president's military strategies and their legality, urging congressional accountability. He criticized Trump's approach as potentially leading to ongoing conflict, asserting that his tactics could distract from domestic issues and elevate risks to national security.
Flaws in policy and leadership: Commentators on the show questioned whether Trump's recent military actions were distractions from controversies he's facing. Jeffries called for transparency, focusing on domestic responsibilities, and highlighted the importance of a comprehensive agenda addressing economic and racial justice.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Fundraising
Hakeem S. Jeffries recently disclosed $1.3M of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 40th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 85.7% came from individual donors.
Jeffries disclosed $2.2M of spending. This was the 12th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Jeffries disclosed $5.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 44th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Hakeem S. Jeffries is worth $601.4K, as of February 28th, 2026. This is the 381st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Jeffries has approximately $174.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Hakeem S. Jeffries:
- H.R.19: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.18: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.13: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
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