Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of Dolores Huerta: Dolores Huerta was a trailblazing leader, a courageous champion of civil and political rights and an American hero who spent her life fighting for worker dignity, economic justice and opportunity. She was...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Reps. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Christian Menefee (TX-18) in Houston’s Segundo Barrio for a press conference about House Democrats’ commitment to ending ICE’s reign of terror that is brutalizing our immigrant communities and hurting the economy. LEADER JEFFRIES:...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Donald Trump has consistently trafficked in vile and xenophobic rhetoric against the Somali American community, targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with unhinged personal attacks and baseless accusations. After lawlessly sending his...

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Tara Rosenblum in Brooklyn’s Shirley Chisholm State Park for a special edition of News 12’s Power & Politics, where he discussed the path to taking back the House of Representatives and how House Democrats are fighting for an affordable America. TARA ROSENBLUM: You...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled by the attempted mass shooting targeting Indian Americans at a Hindu place of worship in Illinois. My thoughts are with the entire community reeling from this deeply troubling incident and with Congressman Raja...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE:...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: The Trump administration’s raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Welcome to the...

Today, to mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists intent on destroying Israel launched an unthinkable massacre, murdering, kidnapping and sexually assaulting innocent Israeli...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have done nothing to end the affordability crisis that is crushing the American people, and House Democrats, who are committed to fighting for an affordable...

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling shows Democrats with a solid...