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May 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box where he reiterated that while extreme MAGA Republicans attempt to hold our economy hostage, House Democrats remain committed to avoiding a catastrophic default on our debt and ensuring that America pays its bills. 

 


May 15, 2023

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


May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to serious immigration reform and protecting our economy from a catastrophic default, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to engage in dangerous political stunts. 

 


May 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined PBS NewsHour with Geoff Bennett where he emphasized that House Democrats are continuing to put People Over Politics and ensure that America pays its bills while extreme MAGA Republicans attempt to force a devastating default on our debt. 


May 7, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Meet the Press with Chuck Todd where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to ensuring America pays its bills, while extreme MAGA Republicans attempt to hold our economy hostage. 


May 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 253,000 in April:


May 4, 2023

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement on Russia's illegal detention of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan:


May 2, 2023

253 Members of Congress ask the Fifth Circuit to reverse Texas district court’s ruling in its entirety