Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Dwight Evans announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: For more than four decades, Dwight Evans has served his hometown of Philadelphia as a teacher, community organizer, State Representative and Congressman. He has spent his entire career being a […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s This Week where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he is instead crashing the economy and marching us toward a recession.  JON KARL: I’m joined now by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Let’s start […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  The Supreme Court has recklessly limited the ability of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions. However, the judicial fight to protect birthright citizenship is alive and well.  Every child born in the United States is an American citizen. We will not rest until that […]

Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following joint statement: We had a very productive meeting and recognize the urgency of acting quickly, decisively and in a bipartisan manner to ensure the safety and security of all Members and their families. As an immediate follow up, Chairman Bryan Steil and Ranking […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that Iran is a sworn enemy of the United States and the Trump administration must follow the Constitution and stop hiding its actions in the Middle East from Congress and the American people. JOE SCARBOROUGH: Leader Jeffries, thanks so much for being with […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar where they demanded that the American people receive answers from the Trump administration on how they plan to avoid another deadly war in the Middle East. LEADER JEFFRIES: Article I, Section VIII, Clause XI of […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration has incomprehensibly cancelled the bipartisan briefing scheduled today in the House of Representatives related to the situation in the Middle East. They have also failed to hold a classified Gang of Eight briefing despite repeated requests.  What are the facts that the Trump […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. The Trump administration continues to unleash chaos, cruelty and corruption on the American people. Donald Trump and extreme […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm’s way.  President […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Iran is a sworn enemy of the United States and can never be permitted to become a nuclear-capable power. Israel has a right to defend itself against escalating Iranian aggression and our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad.   The authority to declare war belongs solely to […]