Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency.  Forty-three days ago, Donald Trump and MAGA extremists shut […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event, where they emphasized their opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill because it continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to lower the high cost of living. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a high honor and a distinct privilege to be […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that Democrats are focused on protecting the healthcare of the American people as negotiations in the House begin on reopening the government. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York’s 8th Congressional […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Members of the Rules Committee, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare as they negotiate to reopen the government. LEADER JEFFRIES: Let me first welcome House Republicans back to the Congress after their seven-week taxpayer-funded vacations. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room, where he made clear that House Democrats will oppose the partisan Republican spending bill that continues the GOP healthcare crisis and will keep fighting for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people. WOLF BLITZER: I’m joined now by the House […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has never been afraid to speak truth to power. During her time in public service, Rep. Watson Coleman has been a historic leader, an inspiring […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to push back against the Republican funding bill and fight on to end the Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER JEFFRIES: From the very beginning of this year, Donald Trump and Republicans have failed to deliver on their core […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Chuy García announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Throughout his entire career, Congressman Jesús G. “Chuy” García has been a fierce fighter for the least, the lost and the left-behind. Whether on the Chicago City Council, the Illinois […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Jared Golden announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Representative Jared Golden is a patriotic public servant who has never hesitated to answer the call to serve our country. After 9/11, Jared left college to enlist in the Marines […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: House Democrats have consistently maintained that bipartisan legislation that funds the government must also decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.  For seven weeks, Democrats in the House and Senate have waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people. It now appears that Senate […]