Protesters Shout Down Hakeem Jeffries at Denver Democratic Conference

Hakeem Jeffries had just begun speaking in Denver when protesters cut him off, according to the Associated Press. The demonstrators pressed two demands: action on a Green New Deal and an arms embargo against Israel. The House Democratic leader was interrupted at the start of his remarks.

The scene unfolded at the conference billed as the party's annual pre-election gathering, held this year just after Election Day. Speakers are focused on how to hold onto the power voters gave them in the midterms, where Democrats scored wins in key races.

The interruption follows a series of similar confrontations at Democratic events this year, with activists pressing the party to shift its stance on climate policy and the war in Gaza.

The protest is the latest flashpoint between the party's establishment and its progressive base. Jeffries, the top Democrat in the House, has faced pressure from activists on both fronts.

The conference continues with Democrats still mapping out their strategy for the new session.