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Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune:
The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address the healthcare crisis Republicans have triggered in America.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Dr. Lisa Cook is the first Black woman ever to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Donald Trump is trying to remove her without a shred of credible evidence that she has done anything wrong.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's State of the Union where he laid out the Democratic agenda to lift up the American people and combat Donald Trump's scheme to try to steal the midterm elections.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo.
I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives.
My condolences are with the families of the deceased, particularly with the parents of children who have been lost, and I pray for the safe and healthy recovery of all those impacted.
This week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation wrote to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in connection with the nationwide assault on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by far-right extremists.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' failure to improve the economy and highlight Democrats' commitment to defending Social Security on its 90th Anniversary.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The Trump administration has consistently broken the law and violated the Constitution to further the personal and political agenda of a wannabe king. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and cowardly Republicans have done nothing to make life more affordable for everyday Americans.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: