Dear President Trump: Pete Hegseth is the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in American history. His continued presence in the top position of leadership at the Pentagon threatens the nation’s security and puts our brave men and women in uniform throughout the world in danger. The so-called Secretary of Defense recklessly and casually disclosed highly […]
Washington, DC – Today on Equal Pay Day, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and members of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus at a press conference to support the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Leader Jeffries: Good morning, everyone. It’s an honor and a privilege to be here. So thankful for […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The leak of sensitive national security information by the Trump administration on a non-classified system is completely outrageous and shocks the conscience. It is yet another unprecedented example that our nation is increasingly more dangerous because of the elevation of reckless and mediocre […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Republicans double down on their scheme to enact the largest Medicaid cut in history, House Democrats will continue to protect hardworking Americans from their dangerous agenda. LEADER JEFFRIES: Last week, House Democrats held a Medicaid Day of […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Enabled by compliant House Republicans, the Trump administration is determined to take a chainsaw to public education in America. Shutting down the Department of Education will harm millions of children in our nation’s public schools, their families and hardworking teachers. Class sizes will soar, educators will […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke held a Medicaid Day of Action press conference at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. Leader Jeffries: Good morning, everyone. Thank you Dr. Hershberger. Thank you to the Chairman, the entire Interfaith Medical Center team, as well as the One […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Pod Save America to emphasize that Democrats will continue to stand united against Republican attempts to cut Medicaid, destroy Social Security and enact tax cuts for their billionaire donors and Elon Musk. Dan Pfeiffer: Joining us today is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, […]
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Democrats’ Medicaid Day of Action: “Across the country Democrats are leading the fight to oppose the largest Medicaid cut in American history. Our National Day of Action to Protect Medicaid will push back against the […]
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Congresswoman Nita Lowey: The Empire State and the entire country have lost a principled, passionate and powerful public servant with the passing of Congresswoman Nita Lowey. Over the course of her historic career, Congresswoman Lowey courageously served her […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weekend to emphasize that Democrats will stand united against Republican attempts to cut Medicaid, destroy Social Security and enact tax cuts for their billionaire donors. ALICIA MENENDEZ: Good morning, sir. Leader Jeffries, we had Congressman Clyburn on earlier in the show, and he […]