Trending Politics·24 min ago·Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:25 AM

NEW: Democrat Rep.-Elect Reveals Threats From Party Leadership: ‘Consequences’

An incoming Democratic congressman is exposing the ugly side of Washington politics, claiming senior members of his own party threatened serious political consequences if he refuses to support House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker. Ohio Rep.-elect Don Leonard hasn’t even been sworn into Congress, but he’s already finding himself at odds with powerful Democrats

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