Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the pending Republican shutdown of the federal government. Last Friday, Democrats strongly opposed the partisan Republican spending bill in the House and the Senate, and it went down in defeat. The next day Leader Schumer and myself demanded that Donald Trump meet with us in order to address […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Freedom of speech is under attack in the United States of America. Donald Trump is weaponizing the federal government to come after Americans who disagree with him, claiming that negative coverage of him is illegal. That’s unconscionable, unacceptable and un-American. The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel should […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to work to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back on the corruption of Donald Trump and his administration. WOLF BLITZER: And joining us now is the House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to fight back against Republican efforts to rip away healthcare from the American people. AL SHARPTON: Here with me in the studio is Democratic Leader of the House, New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Minority Leader, great […]
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today demanded President Trump meet with them ahead of the September 30th government funding deadline to avert a government shutdown. After the Republican partisan continuing resolution failed yesterday, Democratic Leaders are demanding that Trump come to the table to negotiate, avert […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in strong opposition to legislation that continues the relentless Republican attack on the healthcare of […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The assassination of Charlie Kirk was horrifying, completely incompatible with American values and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The intense atmosphere of political violence that exists in America is not sustainable, and requires all leaders, […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the shooting of five police officers in York County, Pennsylvania. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families of Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser, who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. I continue […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. He has disgraced the office he holds […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Nancy Mace is a complete and total disgrace. Her racist, unhinged and xenophobic comments about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar are beneath the dignity of the Congress. Is this what civility looks like in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives? We live in an era of intense political violence […]