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HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ LITIGATION TASK FORCE DEFENDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COURT

Washington, D.C. — The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administration for its plans to […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERROR ATTACK IN KASHMIR

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the senseless act of terror targeting civilians on Tuesday in Kashmir. I join the world in prayer for the victims and their families during this incredibly painful time. Everyone responsible for this despicable attack must be held accountable. The people of India […]

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JEFFRIES LEADS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO THE UNITED KINGDOM, DENMARK, ISRAEL AND JORDAN 

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “Our bipartisan Congressional delegation has departed for a trip to visit important allies and partners throughout Europe and the Middle East. While in the United Kingdom, we will meet with high level government and private sector leaders, reinforcing the close economic and security partnership that exists […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES AND DPCC STATEMENT MARKING HOUSE DEMOCRATS COST OF LIVING WEEK OF ACTION 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chairs Lauren Underwood, Lori Trahan and Maxwell Frost released the following statement: America is too expensive. Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to tackle the cost of living on day one. Instead, they are crashing the economy and dragging us to the brink […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS 

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Throughout his historic tenure as the first Jesuit and first Latino to lead the Church, Pope Francis dedicated his time on Earth to uplifting the least, the lost and the left behind. His Holiness truly embodied the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, humbly giving of himself to the poor, the Church […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: “AMERICA IS TOO EXPENSIVE”

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s This Week where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to aggressively push back against the Republican assault on Social Security and Medicaid.  (VIDEO) LEADER JEFFRIES: We’re in a crisis across the board, right? I mean, that is obvious for everyone to see. This is not normal. The president is […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION: “SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME”

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE’s cuts to Social […]

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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Save Social Security Day of Action, as Democrats lead the fight against Republicans’ plan to gut Social Security:  “Across the country, Democrats are leading the fight to oppose the Republican plan to gut Social Security. […]

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CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK AGAINST TRUMP’S ATTACKS ON THE FTC AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Washington, D.C. —  Today, Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). FTC Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya are duly appointed, Senate-confirmed Commissioners at an independent federal agency created by Congress. Trump’s illegal attempts to terminate them threaten the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ARSON ATTACK AT RESIDENCE OF GOVERNOR SHAPIRO

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “My thoughts and prayers are with Governor Josh Shapiro and his family following the horrific arson attack on their residence. I am thankful for the quick actions of first responders to ensure no one was injured and to swiftly apprehend a suspect. Political violence of any […]