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March 3, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have lied and failed the American people, spending taxpayer dollars not to make life more affordable for them but to launch endless foreign wars and brutalize or kill everyday Americans.  

 


March 2, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's News Central, where he highlighted the failure of the Trump administration to justify the ongoing strikes in Iran and Democrats' plans to force a War Powers vote this week. 

 


March 1, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WBLS Open Line, where he emphasized that Democrats will vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's unconstitutional military action in Iran and prevent a failed forever foreign war while continuing to hold this administration accountable for their failure to make life better for everyday Americans.


February 28, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, where he made clear that Donald Trump launched massive and ongoing military operations against Iran without the authorization of Congress, and Democrats remain committed to compelling a vote on a War Powers Resolution when Congress returns.

 


February 28, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


February 27, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


February 27, 2026

Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted the failure of Donald Trump and Republicans to lower costs and keep their promises and reiterated Democrats' commitments to protecting the American people. 

 


February 26, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released the following statement:

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to nationalize our elections, because he intends to steal them. Once again, the President appears intent on manufacturing conspiracy theories so Republicans can desperately cling to power while their extreme agenda is being overwhelmingly opposed by the American people. 


February 26, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 


February 26, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W.