Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the Trump administration’s unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla: LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading off our breaking news coverage tonight is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Jeffries, thank you very much for joining us tonight. There is so much […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks: LEADER JEFFRIES: The Trump administration is a disgrace. Secretary Noem is a disgrace. The manhandling of Senator Alex Padilla was a complete and total disgrace. Senator Padilla is a good man, a decent man, a patriotic man and a […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administration that is hurting American communities and our national security.  LEADER JEFFRIES: From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer where they urged House Republicans to use their second chance to do the right thing and stop the GOP Tax Scam.   LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s an honor and a privilege to be joined today by Leader Chuck Schumer. We’ve been working […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The American people have a constitutional right to peacefully assemble, express themselves and petition the government to redress policy grievances. It is a fundamental principle of our nation and House Democrats will continue to stand behind it. At the same time, anyone who has engaged in […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back on the out-of-control extremism of the Trump administration and Rubber Stamp Republicans in the House of Representatives. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. The American people have a constitutional right to peacefully assemble, to express themselves and […]

Washington, D.C. —  On Friday, House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, remaining steadfast in their commitment to fighting against the Trump Administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, filed an amicus brief in the matter of Trump v. Casa, Inc., which is now before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The violent assault and arrest of California SEIU President David Huerta is unacceptable. Mr. Huerta should be released immediately and all charges dropped. The Trump administration has repeatedly broken the law while deporting American citizens, including children, without the due process protections guaranteed by the Constitution. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Congressman Steve Cohen to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Pursuant to clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, as modified by the order of the House of June 6, 2025, Rep. Cohen will serve as the Judiciary […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats remain united against Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill which will rip away healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans in order to give billionaire Republican donors a tax break.   LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. House Democrats continue to fight to stop […]