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LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REJECT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER UNJUSTIFIED FOREIGN WAR”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting healthcare, while the Trump administration has done nothing to benefit the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: The Trump administration has started 2026 in the same way that they spent […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE STRATEGIC COMPETITION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi has led the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party with grace and resolve. Throughout the past three years, Rep. Krishnamoorthi has worked diligently and in a bipartisan way to strengthen our global […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: “AS DEMOCRATS, WE’RE COMMITTED TO DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING THAT EXISTS IN THIS COUNTRY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he reiterated that Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting Americans’ healthcare in the midst of the Republican healthcare crisis. KRISTEN WELKER: And joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Leader Jeffries, […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Nicolas Maduro is a criminal and authoritarian dictator who has oppressed the people of Venezuela for years. He is not the legitimate head of government. Undoubtedly, the rule of law and democracy have broken down in Venezuela and the people of that country deserve better.  […]

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Dear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to the upcoming solemn anniversary of the January 6th brutal attack on the Capitol. Nearly five years ago, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump attempted to halt the peaceful transfer of power. As a result of the extraordinary bravery of the men and women of the U.S. Capitol […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON ‘TAVIS SMILEY’: “WE’RE GOING TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON”

This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on KBLA’s Tavis Smiley, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and that Republicans have a responsibility to join them by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. It […]

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STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ON TRUMP’S ILLEGAL EFFORT TO RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)—all ex-officio members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees—issued the following statement after the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “COSTS HAVEN’T GONE DOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that as Congress ends the legislative year, President Trump and House Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, while House Democrats remain committed to driving down the high cost of living.  LEADER JEFFRIES: We started the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: “WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECISIVELY CONFRONT THIS REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he emphasized that a majority of the House has signed onto the Democratic bill to extend the ACA tax credits, and Mike Johnson must bring it up for a vote immediately. ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Joining us right now is House Minority Leader Hakeem […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HISTORIC LAWSUIT RULING

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Throughout this year, Donald Trump has repeatedly obstructed Members of Congress from carrying out oversight of abuses in our immigration system. Today’s decision preserves the ability of Congress to assert our constitutional responsibility to serve as a check-and-balance on an out-of-control administration that has continued […]