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 […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget and highlighted three incredible Americans whose families and livelihoods would be devastated by Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Leader Jeffries: Good afternoon. Today we stand together as House Democrats with the American […]

In his first week leading the so-called DOGE effort, Elon Musk and his unknown minions gained full access to the federal government’s central payment system with no warning, explanation or notification to millions of Americans about the potential threat to their sensitive data. The scale of the intrusion into our privacy is massive, unprecedented and […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8) and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a press conference to outline legislative proposals to combat President Trump’s extremist agenda Since January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump and unelected advisors like Elon Musk have taken aggressive actions to attack the federal workforce. These actions endanger the livelihoods, wellbeing and safety […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement via Bluesky: CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON BLUESKY

Bridgetown, Barbados – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “Today, our bipartisan Congressional delegation arrived in Barbados. While in country, we will meet with government officials and regional experts to discuss ways to advance our respective security, economic and climate goals. Our delegation will also commemorate the 58th anniversary of Barbados’ independence and […]