Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s trailblazing career has been defined by her fight for racial, economic and gender equity in the District of Columbia and across the nation. Growing up […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries a held a press conference where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security are behaving in an out-of-control manner while Republicans continue to abdicate their responsibility to lower costs and deliver an economy that makes life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: One […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats are fighting back to protect the American people from the out-of-control, lawless behavior by ICE, DHS Secretary Noem and Donald Trump. KATE BOLDUAN: Joining me now to talk about this is the Democratic Leader in the House, Hakeem […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the Shoah and the millions of others murdered by the evil Nazi regime. The uniquely horrific crimes against humanity carried out during the Holocaust can never be forgotten. On the anniversary of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Chris Jansing Reports, where he made clear that Democrats have called for Kristi Noem to be fired and will continue to use every avenue available to hold Donald Trump and DHS accountable for their out of control behavior. CHRIS JANSING: Joining us now, House Minority Leader […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Taxpayer dollars are being weaponized by the Trump administration to kill American citizens, brutalize communities and violently target law-abiding immigrant families. The country is disgusted by what the Department of Homeland Security has done.  Republicans […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security are completely and totally out of control. Today, lawless and masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement officers brutally killed another American citizen on the streets of Minneapolis without justification. The coldblooded slaying of VA nurse Alex Jeffrey […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are conducted fairly across the country. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. It was an honor and a privilege to meet with the Governor […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans.  LEADER JEFFRIES: As Members of the New York delegation, as Members of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on issues that distract from the affordability crisis they have created, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living in America. LEADER JEFFRIES: One year into Donald Trump’s presidency, the verdict is clear: Donald Trump […]