Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee and Youth Sports Day, where his remarks emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand up to defend our democracy and fight back against the onslaught of extremism being visited on our country by extreme MAGA Republicans.  LEADER JEFFRIES: This is our fourth annual […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since 1619, Black Americans have been an inextricable part of the gorgeous mosaic of the United States, but it was not until June 19, 1865, when Union troops delivered orders enforcing emancipation to Texas, that our nation finally started to live up to its ideals of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: On the strength of an epic performance on Monday by its goalkeeper, Josimar “Vozinha” Dias, the Cabo Verde national football team shocked and inspired the world by holding Spain to a draw during their World Cup debut. Cape Verdeans in America and throughout the diaspora […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox 5’s Good Day New York where he emphasized that Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice needs to end in order to lower costs and make life better for the American people. ROSANNA SCOTTO: And this morning, we’re joined by the House Minority Leader, Brooklyn Congressman, Hakeem […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he made clear that House Democrats remain committed to ending the reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East, driving down the high cost of living and pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by Donald […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Voter registration is not voter fraud, and Donald Trump knows it. Americans should never have to fear intimidation for helping their neighbors participate in our democracy.  This grotesque abuse by the Trump administration is just the latest MAGA power grab and attempt to rig the midterms […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans don’t care about the economic well-being of the American people, Democrats are committed to lowering costs and using taxpayer dollars to make life better and more affordable. LEADER JEFFRIES: To begin with, let me clarify the Democratic position on […]

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP’s vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: “Section 702 is a critical foreign intelligence authority, but we cannot in good conscience vote for reauthorization without […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Beat, where he made clear that Democrats remain committed to pushing back against Donald Trump’s war of choice, lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. ARI MELBER: New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is, of course, the Democratic Minority Leader. Thanks for […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic leaders for a press conference ahead of the 14th anniversary of DACA, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement efforts would target violent felons, they have instead come after families, children and Dreamers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. […]