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February 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability in Laredo with Rep. Henry Cuellar, where he emphasized that ICE is out-of-control and must be reined in from brutalizing American citizens and targeting law-abiding families.


February 20, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WVON's The Morning Show with Rufus Williams, where he reflected on the life and legacy of the late great Rev. Jesse Jackson and articulated how House Democrats will continue to keep hope alive and end the national nightmare that Donald Trump has visited on the American people.


February 20, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


February 20, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted how Democrats are standing up to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers in the face of the chaos, crisis and confusion being inflicted by the Trump administration.

 


February 19, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurting everyday Americans and attempting to rig the midterm elections to remain in power.

 


February 18, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that the DHS funding bill should not move forward without dramatic reforms to stop ICE from brutalizing the American people. 

 


February 17, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Rep. Brad Schneider and local leaders in Illinois, where he emphasized that Americans are struggling under the Trump economy and that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living.

 


February 17, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


February 16, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will not provide any additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security without bold, transformational and meaningful changes in the law that protect the American people from their out-of-control behavior.