Jeffries suggests Democrats will oppose a 'clean' funding bill after Johnson's plan falters
House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York indicated Wednesday that Democrats would oppose any federal spending bill that departs from the bipartisan agreement announced the day before, warning Republican leaders of risking a government shutdown. He accused them of breaking the agreement. In a short statement, Jeffries called out the growing conservative backlash against […]
Jeffries: DOGE Caucus 'not a serious effort' with Greene in charge
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) appeared Wednesday evening to introduce Democrats to a new House subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). He scoffed at the idea. on MSNBC's “The Read Out.” Jeffries did not rule out the possibility of Democrats joining the House subcommittee, but […]
Rep. Jeffries calls on Biden to issue more pardons
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries press release On Wednesday, he called on President Joe Biden to grant additional pardons. The request comes after Biden's decision to grant a broad pardon to his son Hunter was heavily criticized. Despite his repeated pledges to refrain from such acts, Mr. Biden this week pardoned Mr. Hunter for any […]
Jeffries wants Biden to dole out pardons for people aggressively prosecuted ‘for nonviolent offenses’
In response to President Joe Biden's move to grant a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) said the president was “an aggressive criminal for non-violent crimes.” issued a statement suggesting that amnesty should be granted to individuals who have faced “unintentional prosecution.” ” “President Joe Biden […]
Jeffries presses Biden to issue more pardons before leaving office
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling on President Biden to issue more pardons, especially for non-violent offenders, before he leaves office. “In his final weeks in office, President Biden should demonstrate the high level of compassion he has consistently shown throughout his life, including toward his son, and pardon individual working-class Americans in federal […]
Hakeem Jeffries calls for increased security only after Dems receive bomb threats
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for “maximum protection” for members of Congress and their families after a spate of bomb threats against House Democrats over the Thanksgiving holiday. “It is imperative that Congress provides the maximum protection possible for all members and their families going forward,” Brooklyn's office said in a statement Friday. Congressman […]
‘Signed With MAGA’: Hakeem Jeffries Says Bomb Threats Targeted Dems Days After Trump Team Announced Similar Incidents
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday that the bomb threat targeted Democratic lawmakers, days after President-elect Donald Trump's team issued similar threats of violence against Trump Cabinet nominees. Ta. Three days after it was revealed that President Trump's nominee and his family had endured bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, Jeffries announced a threat […]
Jeffries calls threats against Connecticut Democrats 'unconscionable'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York denounces recent bomb threats against several Connecticut Democrats as “unacceptable” and insists House Democrats will not be threatened to do their jobs. did. “America is a democracy. Threats of violence against elected officials are unacceptable, unconscionable and have no place in a civilized society,” Jeffries said in […]
Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Doubts MAGA Mandate: ‘It Doesn’t Exist’
Minority Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced that the Republican Party will maintain its House majority after President-elect Donald Trump's victory and the victories of other Republicans took control of the Senate and maintained the House majority. The “mission'' they have been discussing is “not true.'' exist. “ Jeffries made the remarks Tuesday during a […]
House Democrats keep Jeffries, top leadership team in place
House Democrats on Tuesday expressed overwhelming confidence in Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) and his ranking members, reaching a new high just two weeks after an Election Day disappointment meant they were relegated to the minority for another two years. Voted to retain the leadership team. In a closed-door meeting in the basement of the Capitol, […]