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Watch LIVE: Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds First Press Conference as Republicans Struggle

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Live coverage via The Advocate Channel of new Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries' first press conference amidst Republican infighting.

After several rounds of voting, Republicans have failed to elect a Speaker of the House. Democratic party leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks for the first time via The Advocate Channel.

After six failed voting rounds, Kevin McCarthy is still vying for House speaker. Many in Congress have called for alternatives, including new Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries.


Jeffries recently made history when he became the first Black leader of a major political party. Today, he's holding his first press conference in his position amidst Republican infighting.


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Ryan Adamczeski

Digital Director

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics.