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August 25, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Dr. Lisa Cook is the first Black woman ever to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Donald Trump is trying to remove her without a shred of credible evidence that she has done anything wrong.


August 24, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's State of the Union where he laid out the Democratic agenda to lift up the American people and combat Donald Trump's scheme to try to steal the midterm elections.

 


August 22, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo.

I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives.


August 20, 2025

This week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation wrote to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in connection with the nationwide assault on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by far-right extremists.


August 14, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' failure to improve the economy and highlight Democrats' commitment to defending Social Security on its 90th Anniversary.

 


August 11, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


August 7, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. 

 


August 7, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


August 6, 2025
I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting of five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and our courageous service members. Our men and women in uniform and their families should never fear for their safety on a military base in the United States, but these unacceptable and unconscionable tragedies have become far too common. Enough.

August 4, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports and CNN's The Situation Room where he criticized Republicans' gerrymandered Texas congressional map designed to rig the midterm elections and highlighted Democrats' commitment to pushing back against the extremism being unleashed by Donald Trump and Republicans across the country.