WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted leaders of the Demand Diversity Roundtable at the Capitol to discuss a joint legislative and advocacy strategy to fight back against the Trump administration’s unwarranted attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Today’s meeting follows last month’s inaugural convening of the Demand Diversity Roundtable, a coalition of over […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press availability where they highlighted that the budget scheme House Republicans passed today betrays the middle class by cutting Medicaid while giving huge tax breaks to their billionaire donors. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans had a […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget. They were joined by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared how she relies on SNAP and Medicaid to take care of her four adopted grandchildren.  Mary Beth’s remarks as delivered:  Hello. My name is […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show where he highlighted the devastating plans Republicans have to cut Medicaid and give handouts to billionaires. RACHEL MADDOW: Joining us now is the man himself, Democratic Leader in the House, Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, it’s a real honor to have you […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Three years ago today, Russia launched a premeditated war of aggression that has been responsible for the devastation, death and destruction inflicted upon our democratic ally Ukraine. Since then, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have supported the people of Ukraine and […]

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to this week’s pivotal consideration of the House Republican budget scheme that betrays hardworking American families in every community across the country. Given the expected closeness of the vote, it’s imperative that we are present with maximum attendance.  Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on State of the Union with Jake Tapper, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the drastic cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs that Donald Trump and House Republicans are advancing. JAKE TAPPER: Joining us now is the House Democratic Leader, Hakeem […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Elon Musk is traumatizing hardworking federal employees, their children and families. He has no legal authority to make his latest demands.  We will block him in Congress and in the Courts. Again. VIEW ON BLUESKY ###

San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration, enabled by compliant House Republicans, has weakened America’s national security by unjustifiably firing three highly decorated military leaders. General CQ Brown, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife have all served our nation with honor, courage and distinction.  General […]

San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Ms. Voletta Wallace was an intelligent, strong & dignified Queen Mother who raised a legend in Brooklyn and kept his powerful legacy alive for decades.  We mourn her loss, but celebrate her life and take comfort from the fact that she is […]