Press Releases

Dear President Trump:

Pete Hegseth is the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in American history. His continued presence in the top position of leadership at the Pentagon threatens the nation’s security and puts our brave men and women in uniform throughout the world in danger. 

Washington, DC – Today on Equal Pay Day, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus at a press conference to support the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act. 

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Republicans double down on their scheme to enact the largest Medicaid cut in history, House Democrats will continue to protect hardworking Americans from their dangerous agenda.  

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

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.  

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Pod Save America to emphasize that Democrats will continue to stand united against Republican attempts to cut Medicaid, destroy Social Security and enact tax cuts for their billionaire donors and Elon Musk.  

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Democrats’ Medicaid Day of Action:  

“Across the country Democrats are leading the fight to oppose the largest Medicaid cut in American history.