{
  "id": 19099138,
  "title": "Jeffries, Schumer face opposition to becoming US House Speaker, Senate Leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/jeffries-schumer-face-opposition-to-becoming-us-house-speaker-senate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:55:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/jeffries-schumer-face-opposition-to-becoming-us-house-speaker-senate-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are encountering opposition as they prepare to assume leadership roles in Congress when the new session begins in January. Surprisingly, their own party members are leading the opposition, arguing that they should not be automatically appointed as leaders simply because Democrats have regained political power.\n\nThousands of demonstrators took to the streets of New York City over the weekend, carrying signs reading \"No Schumer, No Jeffries\" as part of a protest called the \"March for Our Democracy.\" The lawmakers face criticism primarily for two reasons: their perceived lack of investigation into President Donald Trump's family, administration officials, and policies, and their support for Israel.\n\nJeffries and Schumer appeared together at a rally in November 2023 following the October 7 attacks, chanting \"We stand with Israel.\" Both candidates have received financial support from pro-Israel donor networks, individual contributions, and political action committees affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). However, other Democrats contend that a more centrist leader is needed to avoid further party division after the midterm elections. Hakeem Jeffries, 56, who has represented New York's 8th Congressional District since 2013, and Schumer, 75, who has been a senator from New York since 1999, are both Brooklyn natives. Despite being the frontrunner to become the first Black Speaker of the House, Jeffries has faced over a million signatures on a petition opposing his candidacy.\n\nSenator-elect from Kansas Adam Hamilton described Schumer as a \"polarizing figure\" on NBC News's Meet the Press, stating that he desires a leader capable of bridging the divide between Republicans and Democrats and uniting the various factions within the Democratic Party. Hamilton, the first Democrat elected to the US Senate in Kansas in 94 years, emphasized the need for fresh and innovative ideas to bring the party together rather than further dividing it. Meanwhile, Jeffries has reiterated his support for impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, citing his alleged abuse of power, undermining of national security, and alleged role in escalating tensions with Iran, which have led to increased prices in the United States and decreased safety.",
  "summary": "United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer face resistance to their bids for Speaker and Senate Majority Leader when Congress convenes in January. Interestingly, party supporters are leading the campaign against them, insisting they should not automatically emerge as Congress leaders just because Democrats have regained political power. Over […]…",
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        "published": "2026-11-09T01:36:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}