House Democrats voted unanimously Tuesday to reelect House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), multiple sources familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: Jeffries is poised to lead the resistance to the incoming Trump administration along with soon-to-be Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, The ABCs of Democracy, and what's next for Democrats after election losses.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday conceded to his members that Democrats are unlikely to win back the House and took responsibility for the outcome, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The Democratic leader's comments to a closed-door caucus meeting come after several House progressives told Axios they would like him to answer for the election outcome.