Press Releases
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander did not assault anyone. The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans continue to lie to the American people in the face of clear video evidence that contradicts their far-right propaganda.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Litigation and Response Task Force led 152 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s illegal and devastating cuts to life-saving medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Dear Speaker Johnson:
We write in the wake of this weekend’s lethal and catastrophic political violence in Minnesota to urge you to fulfill one of your most fundamental obligations as Speaker of the House: ensuring Members of Congress can safely carry out their constitutional duties.
This morning, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend to discuss the violent attacks against Minnesota lawmakers and the need for leaders that bring America together rather than tear us apart.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
I am horrified by the heinous shootings that took place overnight in Minnesota and the murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. My prayers are with Melissa and Mark’s two children as well as with the additional victims who were injured, including Senator John Hoffman.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administration that is hurting American communities and our national security.