Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to protecting our economy from a catastrophic default, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to hold our economy hostage while shielding serial fraudster George Santos from any accountability.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The ReidOut where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to avoiding a catastrophic default on our debt while extreme MAGA Republicans attempt to hold our economy hostage while catering to the most extreme members of their conference.
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Earlier today, I spoke to Congressman Connolly to offer him and his staff the full support of the House Democratic Caucus family in the aftermath of this horrific attack. We are grateful for the members of law enforcement and medical professionals who swiftly acted to apprehend the suspect and care for the affected members of our Capitol Hill community.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
Dear Colleague:
I write in connection with the extreme MAGA Republican effort to engineer a default on America’s debt for the first time in our history. Yesterday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated that the United States Treasury may exhaust extraordinary measures as early as June 1.Congress must urgently pass legislation to raise the borrowing limit and avoid plunging our nation into a recession, driving up unemployment and crashing the stock market.