"In 2019, things were looking up for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who had just ascended into the House Democratic leadership following then-Rep. Joe Crowley's defeat. Jeffries has helped keep the Democratic conference united amid many fractious Republican speaker vote sagas, and he could become the nation's first Black House speaker after the midterms."
"While Democrats have criticized how both of the party's legislative leaders have responded to President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has borne more of the brunt of the public's wrath. His approval rating at the end of the year was lower than any other top U.S. politician, and he will likely face a competitive Democratic primary in 2028, if he chooses to seek reelection."
"State Attorney General Letitia James was new to the role in 2019, making history as the state's first Black attorney general. Since then, it has been a nonstop whirlwind. She led a yearslong legal battle against the National Rifle Association, issued a key report in the Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations case and briefly flirted with a run for governor. More recently, she's had innumerable lawsuits against President Donald Trump, who responded in turn with a mortgage fraud allegation."
Brooklyn's power landscape has evolved since 2019, with several leaders rising, shifting roles, confronting legal battles, or announcing retirements. Hakeem Jeffries moved into House Democratic leadership and maintained party unity during repeated Republican speaker disputes, positioning him as a potential first Black House speaker. Chuck Schumer has faced criticism and a low approval rating and may contend with a competitive primary if he seeks reelection in 2028. Letitia James, the state's first Black attorney general, led major lawsuits against the NRA and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and has pursued numerous legal actions against Donald Trump. Rep. Nydia Velázquez announced retirement after decades in Congress.
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