Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Republicans need to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that reopens the government and protects Americans’ healthcare. JEN PSAKI: Let me start by, I just kind of tried to outline what the impact would be if SNAP benefits […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Bishop William J. Barber, II, Members of Congress, faith leaders from across the country and everyday Americans. The press availability followed a sit-down conversation that included testimony on the impacts of the morally catastrophic healthcare crisis and weaponization of hunger that Donald Trump and […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats remain ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and lower costs as Republicans continue pushing forward their unprecedented cuts to healthcare and nutritional assistance. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 30 of the Trump-Republican shutdown and […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Source, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue fighting to find a bipartisan spending agreement to end the shutdown, protect the healthcare of the American people and restore the nutritional assistance that Republicans are ripping away. KAITLAN COLLINS: My lead […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are choosing to rip nutritional assistance and healthcare from the American people, Democrats will continue to fight to end the shutdown and support everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 29 of the Trump-Republican shutdown, and Republicans […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people from Republicans who continue to weaponize them. LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Members Rosa DeLauro and Angie Craig, where he emphasized that while Republicans are threatening to steal SNAP from everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to fight to protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people and to end the Trump-Republican shutdown. LEADER […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people as Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to the government shutdown and the healthcare and cost of living crisis that they created.  FREDRICKA WHITFIELD: Let’s […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation, where he highlighted how House Democrats have remained consistent in standing up for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people, while Republicans continue to focus on stunts and distractions that are hurting everyday Americans. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re back with the […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, where he emphasized that while Republicans refuse to negotiate to reopen the government, Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the midst of the Republican healthcare crisis. REV. AL SHARPTON: Joining me now, the House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries […]