Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Republicans promised to lower costs for everyday Americans, they are instead stealing taxpayer dollars to reward their billionaire donors and big corporations.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. While House Democrats are working to grow the middle class and drive down the […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer where they made clear that Democrats will fight back against Republican plans to enact massive tax cuts for their billionaire donors while raising costs for working-class and middle-class families.  Leader Jeffries: Last year, Republicans repeatedly promised to lower […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a rally hosted by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand with America’s hardworking civil servants.  Leader Jeffries: Is AFGE in the house right now? Are you ready to push back against Elon Musk’s unconstitutional and unlawful […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism being unleashed on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. This is now day 19 of the new administration and we were told that Republicans were prepared to […]

In his first week leading the so-called DOGE effort, Elon Musk and his unknown minions gained full access to the federal government’s central payment system with no warning, explanation or notification to millions of Americans about the potential threat to their sensitive data. The scale of the intrusion into our privacy is massive, unprecedented and […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Rep. Sean Casten and Rep. Haley Stevens where they announced the introduction of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will ensure that the confidential information of the American people is protected from unelected, out-of-control billionaires.  […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Biden’s comprehensive ceasefire agreement has returned American and Israeli hostages to their families and surged humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need. We cannot rest until the remaining hostages held captive in Gaza return home, and the agreement is fully implemented for the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Today, I am pleased to reappoint Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi as the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Through his previous work on the committee, Congressman Krishnamoorthi demonstrated a commitment […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism of Trump and House Republicans. LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, thank you very much for […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8) and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a press conference to outline legislative proposals to combat President Trump’s extremist agenda Since January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump and unelected advisors like Elon Musk have taken aggressive actions to attack the federal workforce. These actions endanger the livelihoods, wellbeing and safety […]