Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell where he pointed out how House Democrats are fighting for everyday Americans, while Donald Trump and sycophantic House Republicans continue to focus on schemes that reward the wealthy, the well off and the well connected. LAWRENCE O’DONNELL: Leading […]

Today, on the five-year anniversary of January 6, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks setting the record straight about the Trump-incited January 6 insurrection: LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you all for your presence here today on this solemn anniversary. Five years ago today, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump attacked the Capitol as part of […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:  I join people across Northern California in mourning the untimely passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A fourth-generation rice farmer, Rep. LaMalfa treasured his community, worked powerfully to protect California’s farmers and served those he represented with principled purpose, from the state legislature to the United States […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting healthcare, while the Trump administration has done nothing to benefit the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: The Trump administration has started 2026 in the same way that they spent […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi has led the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party with grace and resolve. Throughout the past three years, Rep. Krishnamoorthi has worked diligently and in a bipartisan way to strengthen our global […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he reiterated that Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting Americans’ healthcare in the midst of the Republican healthcare crisis. KRISTEN WELKER: And joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Leader Jeffries, […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Nicolas Maduro is a criminal and authoritarian dictator who has oppressed the people of Venezuela for years. He is not the legitimate head of government. Undoubtedly, the rule of law and democracy have broken down in Venezuela and the people of that country deserve better.  […]

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to the upcoming solemn anniversary of the January 6th brutal attack on the Capitol. Nearly five years ago, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump attempted to halt the peaceful transfer of power. As a result of the extraordinary bravery of the men and women of the U.S. Capitol […]

This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on KBLA’s Tavis Smiley, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and that Republicans have a responsibility to join them by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. It […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)—all ex-officio members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees—issued the following statement after the […]