Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. WOLF BLITZER: Turning back now to the very contentious budget battle here in Washington, Republicans remain […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: This morning, the House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its marathon session on proposed Medicaid cuts that will […]
LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump and House Republicans spent all of last year promising to lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. In fact, Donald Trump said that costs are going to go down in America on day one, but costs haven’t gone down. They’ve gone up. Inflation is on the […]
Washington, D.C. — Late Monday, House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 148 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping and chaotic tariffs unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawmakers’ brief stands up for Congress’s Article I exclusive legislative power to impose […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weeknight where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the reckless Republican scheme to rip away the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people. ALICIA MENENDEZ: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND: Well, sir, I know […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: After more than 580 days in brutal Hamas captivity, Edan Alexander is finally on his way home. I have come to personally know his parents and have witnessed the strength with which they have endured this incredibly painful time. My heart is with Edan and his […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration has repeatedly broken the law and skirted court orders while deporting American citizens, including children, without the due process protections guaranteed by the Constitution. Members of Congress have a constitutional responsibility to serve as a check on the out-of-control policies of the executive […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump’s unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sent by a random political […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and I join the world in prayer for the Holy Father’s enlightenment, strength and health as we enter this new chapter. In […]