Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Members of House Democratic Leadership where he emphasized that the American people are about to experience dramatically increased premiums, co-pays and deductibles because of Republicans’ refusal to fix their healthcare crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour, where he highlighted that while Republicans remain radio silent, Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan government funding agreement to reopen the government and end the healthcare crisis that Republicans created.  STEPHANIE RUHLE: Leader Jeffries, thank you for joining me. We are now […]

Today, to mark two years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with former Israeli and American hostages and the families of current hostages and released the following statement: Two years ago, we watched in horror and heartbreak as Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists. Today, we […]

[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO FIGHT FOR HARDWORKING LATINO FAMILIES”] Hoy, el Líder de los Demócratas Hakeem Jeffries apareció en Despierta América, donde enfatizó que mientras los estadounidenses de todo el país están recibiendo avisos de enormes aumentos en su cobertura médica debido a los republicanos quienes no quieren negociar, los demócratas estamos […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he stressed the importance of addressing the Republican healthcare crisis and protecting the healthcare of working-class Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Before I proceed any further, let me acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the horrific terrorist Hamas attack on the people of Israel […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, where he highlighted that Republicans remain on vacation, unwilling to reopen the government, while Democrats remain on duty, ready to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the reckless Republican-caused government shutdown. MICHAEL STEELE: Okay, well let’s find out because joining us now, House Democratic Leader […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, making clear that while House Republicans have canceled votes and are nowhere to be found, Democrats are ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and protects their healthcare.  CRAIG MELVIN: With us now, here in […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference with members of the New York Congressional Delegation at City Hall, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and end the Republican-caused, reckless government shutdown.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. It’s an honor and a […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, reiterating that Democrats are ready to negotiate bipartisan spending legislation to end Donald Trump’s government shutdown and protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis.  KRISTEN WELKER: Leader Jeffries, welcome back to Meet the Press. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. Great to be […]

Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the ongoing Republican healthcare crisis and Donald Trump’s shutdown of the federal government. Over the past four days, Republicans have made it clear that the only thing they are serious about is taking away the healthcare of the American people. Now, instead of meeting to find a bipartisan […]