Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and Republican extremists have completely controlled the government since the beginning of 2025. During that time, costs have skyrocketed, life has become more expensive, healthcare has been ripped away from millions, gas prices are out of control, American citizens have been killed in cold […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and Republicans know that the American people have had enough of their extremism, disastrous policies and chaos. Voters are ready to take our country back in November. Instead of working to make life more affordable, Republican extremists are determined to make it harder for […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against House Republicans’ DHS funding bill that refuses to hold ICE accountable and subjects Americans to increasingly more airport chaos. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in strong opposition to this partisan political stunt that Republicans have brought to the Floor, masquerading as legitimate legislation. […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where he emphasized that House Republicans are prolonging the painful government shutdown by blocking bipartisan legislation to end the shutdown. PHIL MATTINGLY: Leader Jeffries, really appreciate your time. Just to start with—the administration moving forward on this executive action to pay TSA agents. Given the […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: For more than 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans have subjected the American people to chaos at our airports. They shut down the Department of Homeland Security so that ICE could continue to brutalize the […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, where he emphasized that while the Trump administration is brutalizing American citizens and entering a reckless war of choice, House Democrats remain committed to making life more affordable for the American people. LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against House Republicans’ DHS funding bill that prioritizes ICE brutality over the American people and in support of legislation that pays our TSA agents and reforms Donald Trump’s mass deportation machine. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in strong opposition to this Republican budget that prioritizes […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues for a ceremony to commemorate the installation of the plaque honoring the bravery of the law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. LEADER JEFFRIES: We are here to recognize the heroism of the hundreds of dedicated Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department and other […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats are committed to driving down costs and ensuring TSA agents get paid, but Donald Trump and Republicans continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East and insist on keeping ICE unchecked. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Ayanna Pressley for a roundtable and press conference on the Healthcare Not Warfare Day of Action, where they discussed the harmful impacts of prioritizing entering a war of choice in the Middle East over ensuring healthcare is affordable for all Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: We gather on the […]