Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and find bipartisan common ground, while standing up to extremism wherever necessary.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The elections are over and the American people have spoken. Former President Donald Trump […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In an adverse electoral climate, House Democrats overperformed the national political environment, re-electing at least 27 of our 31 Frontline incumbents, with one race too close to call, holding four competitive open districts and flipping at least eight Republican-held seats this year.  […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Throughout the 118th Congress, Representative Yadira Caraveo served Colorado’s 8th Congressional District with grit and grace. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Congresswoman Caraveo made history as Colorado’s first Latina Member and has been a principled and courageous leader in the Caucus.  Rep. Caraveo […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Since entering Congress as part of the historic Class of 2018, Susan Wild has been a strong voice and spirited fighter for the people she represents in the Lehigh Valley. As Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, Susan has been a tremendous advocate […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Each year on Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor those who have defended our freedom. Year after year, decade after decade, our nation’s veterans have been there for us during our time of need. On Veterans Day, we recommit ourselves […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled that once again Jews in Europe became victims of an unthinkable antisemitic attack directed at Israeli soccer fans. The premeditated ambush in Amsterdam is abhorrent and must be universally condemned. For thousands of years, Jewish communities in Europe and […]

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1’s Inside City Hall with Errol Louis where he highlighted House Democrats’ strong electoral performance in New York and the success of House Democratic incumbents across the nation.   ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. Democrats here in New York have officially flipped […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are remarkable public servants who ran an inspired and positive campaign focused on lifting people up. We look forward to our continued partnership on behalf of the American people in the next chapter of […]

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to attack our democracy and our freedoms, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration will continue to put people over politics and deliver for hardworking American taxpayers. George Stephanopoulos: […]