Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as House Minority Leader as Democrats prepare for another term in the minority. Alongside Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar also retained their positions. While the party gained some seats recently, it could not reclaim the majority, and internal debates about leadership and messaging continue after setbacks in the recent elections. Jeffries expressed disappointment at the loss but emphasized the need for bipartisanship and learning from past strategies moving forward. The Democratic leadership team plans to engage with members to address concerns and foster a renewed party strategy.