Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation after shutting the government down and taking away healthcare from millions of Americans, Democrats are ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending bill to reopen the government. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s day 14 of the Trump-Republican shutdown. House […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana Bash, where he highlighted the hypocrisy of Republicans in shutting down the government while refusing to meet with Democrats to deliver a bipartisan spending agreement that makes life better for the American people. DANA BASH: Day 14, we’re officially entering the third week […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Katy Tur Reports, where he emphasized that as the Republican healthcare crisis worsens and Republicans skip town, Democrats are ready to negotiate an end to the government shutdown and to protect the healthcare of the American people. KATY TUR: Joining us now, House Minority Leader and […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he emphasized that Democrats are ready at any time to negotiate a bipartisan government funding bill that puts an end to the Republican healthcare crisis and shutdown of the government. SHANNON BREAM: Mr. Leader, welcome to Fox News Sunday. Good to have you […]

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to our continuing effort to reopen the government, negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement and decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis. In the coming weeks, hardworking American taxpayers will experience dramatically increased healthcare premiums, copays and deductibles. Tens of millions of Americans will see their insurance payments increase by thousands […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weekend, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats are ready to negotiate a spending agreement that ends the Republican government shutdown and healthcare crisis. JONATHAN CAPEHART: Joining us is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of the great state of New York. Leader […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he emphasized the need for Republicans to negotiate toward bipartisan legislation that successfully reopens the government while protecting Americans’ healthcare. GEOFF BENNETT: Leader Jeffries, welcome back to the NewsHour. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thanks for having me on. GEOFF BENNETT: When you were on this program […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he reemphasized that House Democrats are committed to finding a solution that protects the healthcare of the American people and ends the reckless Republican-caused government shutdown. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The government has been shut down for ten days. Our men and women in […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, where he pointed out how Donald Trump and the extreme MAGA Republicans continue to impose a reckless healthcare crisis and government shutdown on the American people, while House Democrats continue to stand up for the best interests of everyday Americans. CHRIS HAYES: Joining […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The baseless indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is part of Donald Trump’s corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system against anyone who has sought to hold him accountable.  Attorney General James has courageously been at the forefront of successfully challenging the Trump administration’s […]