Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and rubber stamp Republicans in Congress ripped nutritional assistance away from children and families in order to deliver massive tax breaks to their billionaire donors. Now, the extremists are refusing to reopen the government and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. It is […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the righteous fight for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people. REV. AL SHARPTON: Let me […]

This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg’s David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleagues that we will sit down with them […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers healthcare costs and ends the Trump-Republican shutdown. LEADER JEFFRIES: Today’s inflation numbers of 3% […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown. BECKY QUICK: Alright, let’s turn to Capitol Hill for the latest on the government shutdown, now […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue to work to end the Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis devastating everyday Americans across the country. ALICIA MENENDEZ: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND: Greetings Leader […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue working to reopen the government, extend the ACA tax credits and lower the cost of living for everyday Americans. WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining us. I want to get your reaction […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the extremism being unleashed by Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans and work to end the Republican government shutdown and healthcare crisis. CHRIS HAYES: I’m joined now by Leader Hakeem […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue fighting to end the healthcare crisis and the reckless shutdown that Republicans have created. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 22 of the Trump-Republican shutdown of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Beat, where he emphasized that Republicans are neglecting their duties to the American people by refusing to address the Republican healthcare crisis and swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. ARI MELBER: I want to bring in as promised, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Good evening. Your response […]