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March 10, 2026

Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he emphasized that the taxpayer dollars of the American people should be used to make life better and more affordable for the American people, not to fund Donald Trump's war of choice. 

 


March 9, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate his responsibility to make life better for the American people.


March 8, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he emphasized that the Trump administration has failed to justify this war of choice in the Middle East, and that Democrats will continue working to make life better and more affordable for everyday Americans. 

 


March 7, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius.

Major Davius bravely served our country both in the military and as a member of the NYPD, where he courageously protected the people of Bedford-Stuyvesant. He is an American hero and represents the very best of our nation.


March 7, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he highlighted how Donald's Trump has failed to articulate a reason for his unconstitutional war of choice in Iran and continues to do nothing to make life better for everyday Americans. 

 


March 6, 2026
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on a special WVON broadcast from the funeral of Reverend Jesse Jackson and discussed the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jackson and the commitment to justice he has inspired across generations.

March 5, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to make sure taxpayer dollars are used to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken health care system, not to let ICE brutalize the American people or to launch endless wars. 


March 5, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

From day one of her tenure as the so-called Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has proven to be a deeply unqualified, unhinged, out-of-control, pathological liar who repeatedly abused her power. She was a complete and total disaster. We made clear weeks ago that Kristi Noem must be fired or she would face impeachment. Her well-deserved termination is long overdue, consistent with what we have demanded.


March 4, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of House Democrats' War Powers Resolution, emphasizing that our Constitution requires the President get approval from Congress before plunging America into a war and that taxpayer dollars should be used to drop prices at home, not to drop bombs in the Middle East. 

 


March 4, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic veterans, where he emphasized that Donald Trump has repeatedly lied and failed to make the case for war to the American people, but House Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and our service members.