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Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries published the following op-ed in the Washington Post: 

Brooklyn, NY — House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on Kevin McCarthy’s service as the 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: 

From the son of a Bakersfield firefighter to Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy’s journey encapsulated the power of possibility in America. In our democracy, everyday Americans can rise to the highest levels of governance and serve the communities from whence they came in the halls of Congress.

Washington, DC – Following the House Republican vote to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:

From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference where they highlighted that House Democrats once again put People Over Politics to avoid an extreme MAGA Republican government shutdown and to protect the American people from the extreme right-wing policies. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working towards a bipartisan continuing resolution that meets the needs of everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a reckless government shutdown.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are reneging on their agreement and charging toward a government shutdown, Democrats and President Biden are working to protect everyday Americans and keep the government open.