Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press availability, where he reiterated that while Democrats are committed to dramatic reforms to ICE and CBP, Republicans are shutting down DHS over their refusal to rein in these out-of-control agencies. LEADER JEFFRIES: It appears increasingly likely that at midnight tonight, DHS funding for the Coast […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The so-called leadership of Donald Trump and Lee Zeldin at the Environmental Protection Agency is shameful. They have allowed utility bills and home insurance premiums to skyrocket and put the health, safety and well-being of the American people and our environment at risk. Donald Trump’s EPA […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, to making healthcare more accessible and to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make life more affordable, not to brutalize and kill the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: The Trump administration has […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. Instead, his reckless tariffs are causing prices to skyrocket and creating unnecessary uncertainty for American families. In my congressional district alone, families could pay an additional $1,900 on average as a result of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and leaders from Divine Nine, civil rights and economic empowerment organizations for a press conference, where he highlighted how Donald Trump’s administration has made life worse for Black Americans and that House Democrats will not waver in pushing back against their chaos, […]

[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “DHS SHOULD USE TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFE, NOT TO VIOLENTLY TARGET OR BRUTALIZE EVERYDAY AMERICANS AND LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES.”] Hoy, el Líder de los Demócratas Hakeem Jeffries apareció en Despierta América, donde enfatizó que los demócratas continuarán luchando por las reformas necesarias para el DHS antes de apoyar la […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that ICE, CBP and the Department of Homeland Security are harming the American people and should all be dramatically reformed before continued funding for DHS is passed. KATY TUR: Joining us, House Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Thank you very much […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that the American people are suffering under the Trump-Republican economy and that President Trump’s tariffs are making life unaffordable for many Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this rule, another reckless effort by the Republican majority […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Christian Menefee to be appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Christian Menefee to be appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the Republican counterproposal: “Republicans shared an outline of a counterproposal, which included neither details nor legislative text. The initial GOP response is both incomplete and insufficient in terms of addressing the concerns Americans have about ICE’s lawless […]