Skip to main content

Press Releases

January 24, 2026

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


January 23, 2026

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are conducted fairly across the country.

 


January 23, 2026

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans.  

 


January 22, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on issues that distract from the affordability crisis they have created, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living in America.

 


January 22, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:


January 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that, one year into Donald Trump's term, House Democrats will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for the corruption and extremism they are unleashing on American communities and their failure to fulfill the promise of lowering the high cost of living. 

 


January 19, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at celebrations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Brooklyn and Harlem where he emphasized how House Democrats will continue to keep Dr. King’s work alive in the face of attacks from extremists.

 


January 15, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American communities.

 


January 14, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that nearly a year since Donald Trump took office, prices are higher than ever and House Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and make life better for everyday Americans. 

 


January 12, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats know the American people deserve better, which is why we took decisive action to restore the ACA tax credits and lower healthcare costs and are demanding that John Thune and Senate Republicans pass the bill now.