Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Morning Joe, where he reiterated that while Donald Trump and Republicans claim the high cost of living is a hoax, Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and fix the GOP healthcare and affordability crises. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Joining us now, House Minority Leader, Democratic Congressman Hakeem […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living across the country, starting with protecting Americans’ healthcare by extending the ACA tax credits. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump had the unmitigated gall yesterday to rate the economy an A+ five times over. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction. Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Rep. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Lloyd Doggett announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Across his decades of distinguished public service, as a Texas State Senator, an Associate Justice on the Texas Supreme Court and a Member of Congress, Representative Lloyd Doggett has been […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he made clear that as Republicans fail to fix their healthcare crisis and unleash extremism on the American people, House Democrats will continue fighting to lower the high cost of living and protect the healthcare of everyday Americans. JOE MATHIEU: Thanks for joining us live […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are fighting each other and driving up costs, Democrats are fighting to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans went on an eight-week, taxpayer-funded vacation […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on Donald Trump’s unaffordable America. As Republicans continue to drive up the cost of living and break our healthcare system, House Democrats are lifting up the stories of hardworking Americans who are being crushed by the rising price of food, housing […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room, where he made clear that as Donald Trump and Republicans continue to raise prices and fail to address their healthcare crisis, Democrats will continue fighting to lower the high cost of living on behalf of everyday Americans. WOLF BLITZER: Joining us now to […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that while Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to lower costs on day one, Democrats are fighting to bring down the cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. CHRIS HAYES: […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that less than one month away from the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democrats remain committed to working to end the Republican healthcare crisis and lower the high cost of living.  LEADER JEFFRIES: The clock is ticking on the expiration […]