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Dear Colleague on Republican Shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to the upcoming legislative work week in Washington. The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more than 30 days because Donald Trump and Republican extremists refuse to get ICE under control.  Meanwhile, hardworking employees of the TSA, CISA, Coast Guard and FEMA have been forced to […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Velshi, where he emphasized that the Trump administration should be using taxpayer dollars to make life more affordable in America rather than breaking their promises to the American people by entering an unpopular war of choice in the Middle East. ALI VELSHI: For more on this, […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “THERE’S BEEN NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS ACTUALLY FOCUSED ON THE THINGS THAT MATTER”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to keep Donald Trump and Republicans accountable for their failure to keep America safe and make life affordable. JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, there is […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: “TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real problems American families are facing. BEN MEISELAS: Leader Jeffries, it’s great to see you here live with everybody. I […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “VETERANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ASSAULT FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DAY ONE”

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), local elected officials and community representatives from veteran service organizations for a roundtable discussion and press conference about how House Democrats are standing up for veterans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor and a privilege to be here in Orange County with […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “THE PRESIDENT HAS CHOSEN NOT TO EVEN MAKE A CASE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS TO WHY WE ARE INVOLVED IN THIS CONFLICT”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Katy Tur Reports, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue working to hold Donald Trump to account, including on his failed promises to lower costs and keep us out of expensive foreign wars. KATY TUR: Joining us, House Minority Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Really good to […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NEAR GRACIE MANSION

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:Our City is deeply appreciative of the NYPD, FBI and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force for their swift work to apprehend, investigate and charge two suspected terrorists who violently attempted to deploy explosive devices at the recent Gracie Mansion protests. Thankfully, this act of terrorism […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO ARTICULATE A COMPELLING REASON FOR WHY THE U.S. PREEMPTIVELY STRUCK IRAN”

Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he emphasized that the taxpayer dollars of the American people should be used to make life better and more affordable for the American people, not to fund Donald Trump’s war of choice. ELEX MICHAELSON: Mr. Leader, welcome to […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN’ IT REAL: “IF YOU’RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin’ it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate his responsibility to make life better for the American people. REV. AL SHARPTON: One of the things that I said at […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: “WE’RE SPENDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO DROP BOMBS AND DOING NOTHING TO DROP THE HIGH COST OF LIVING”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he emphasized that the Trump administration has failed to justify this war of choice in the Middle East, and that Democrats will continue working to make life better and more affordable for everyday Americans. KRISTEN WELKER: Joining me now is House Democratic […]