Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans in Congress are lying to the American people about their plans to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in our nation’s history. Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has confirmed what House Democrats, under the leadership of Energy and Commerce […]

Dear Chief Justice Roberts: I write to express my strong opposition to President Trump’s Proclamation (the “Proclamation”), issued on March 27, which preposterously purports to restore “truth and sanity to American history” by censoring “improper ideology” at the Smithsonian Institution. It is imperative that you, along with your fellow Regents, continue the storied legacy of […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Inside Politics where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to aggressively push back against Republican plans to crash our economy and impose the largest Medicaid cut in American history. DANA BASH: Now I want to turn to our guest, the House Minority Leader, Democratic […]

New York, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox 5’s Good Day New York where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to aggressively push back against Republican attacks on Social Security as we know it.  ROSANNA SCOTTO: With more on that and the latest in DC, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Nice to […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are crashing the economy and attempting to destroy Social Security and Medicaid, House Democrats will continue to work to lower the cost of living and shine a light on Republican corruption. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “Donald Trump and his cruel, mean-spirited administration wrongfully deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, ripping him away from his family and putting his life in grave danger. Mr. Abrego Garcia must be returned immediately before he is killed in one of the most dangerous […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke held a Medicaid Day of Action press conference at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.  Leader Jeffries: Good morning, everyone. Thank you Dr. Hershberger. Thank you to the Chairman, the entire Interfaith Medical Center team, as well as the One […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that as was demonstrated on Tuesday, House Democrats will continue to stand united in pushing back against the GOP’s betrayal of the American people and their cuts to Medicaid.   LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Earlier this week, House Democrats stood on the […]