US House Democrat leader Jeffries will retain position despite opposition, sources say

US House Democrat leader Jeffries will retain position despite opposition, sources say Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/10/2026 - 19:15 In the Senate, unless progressive-backed Chris Van Hollen formally steps up to unite the ranks as a challenger, Chuck Schumer will likely win The leader of the House Democrats, New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, right, speaks to reporters alongside the leader of the Senat…