Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are choosing to rip nutritional assistance and healthcare from the American people, Democrats will continue to fight to end the shutdown and support everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 29 of the Trump-Republican shutdown, and Republicans […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people from Republicans who continue to weaponize them. LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Members Rosa DeLauro and Angie Craig, where he emphasized that while Republicans are threatening to steal SNAP from everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to fight to protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people and to end the Trump-Republican shutdown. LEADER […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people as Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to the government shutdown and the healthcare and cost of living crisis that they created.  FREDRICKA WHITFIELD: Let’s […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation, where he highlighted how House Democrats have remained consistent in standing up for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people, while Republicans continue to focus on stunts and distractions that are hurting everyday Americans. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re back with the […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and rubber stamp Republicans in Congress ripped nutritional assistance away from children and families in order to deliver massive tax breaks to their billionaire donors. Now, the extremists are refusing to reopen the government and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. It is […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the righteous fight for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people. REV. AL SHARPTON: Let me […]

This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg’s David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleagues that we will sit down with them […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers healthcare costs and ends the Trump-Republican shutdown. LEADER JEFFRIES: Today’s inflation numbers of 3% […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown. BECKY QUICK: Alright, let’s turn to Capitol Hill for the latest on the government shutdown, now […]