Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Weekend, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and lower costs for everyday Americans. EUGENE DANIELS: Joining us now is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, thank you for coming to The Weekend again. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led an amicus brief in support of the defense of New York Attorney General Tish James in the face of a blatantly biased and political prosecution by the Department of Justice, which is heeding the lawless demands of a president bent on vengeance, not […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back against the corruption and extremism being unleashed by this administration. JOHN BERMAN: With us now is the House Minority Leader, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. Congressman, […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Eric Swalwell is a principled legislator who served with distinction as an Impeachment Manager during the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He continues to lead by example in the House as a dedicated defender of our democracy and a courageous champion for the Constitution. The […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Way Too Early, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people and lower the high cost of living. ALI VITALI: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joining us for the first time on Way Too Early. Thank you for coming […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I thank the distinguished gentlelady, the top Democrat on the House […]

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. […]