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Hakeem Jeffries

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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.

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Oct 24, 2025

Zohran has demonstrated a real partnership with local communities and a willingness to work with all New Yorkers to make the city more affordable and inclusive.

nypost.com
Oct 24, 2025

I do think that his decision to announce that he would reappoint [NYPD] Commissioner Jessica Tisch is a positive step in the right direction in terms of sending the message that, while he is going to of course focus on affordability — and…

nypost.com
Oct 24, 2025

I have not refused to endorse. I have refused to articulate my position, and I will momentarily, at some point in advance of early voting.

nbcnews.com
Oct 24, 2025

I do hope to talk to the Democratic nominee either late today or tomorrow, in advance of early voting.

nypost.com
Oct 22, 2025

The East Wing of the White House is being demolished so that Donald Trump can construct a ballroom where he will be celebrated like a king.

thehill.com
Oct 22, 2025

The next time you have something to say about me, don’t cop out through a racist and fake AI video. When I’m back in the Oval Office, say it to my face.

msnbc.com
Oct 21, 2025

Threats of violence will not stop us from showing up, standing up and speaking up for the American people.

cnn.com
Oct 21, 2025

Since the blanket pardon that occurred earlier this year, many of the criminals released have committed additional crimes throughout the country.

msnbc.com
Oct 21, 2025

threats of violence will not stop us from showing up, standing up and speaking up for the American people.

cbsnews.com
Oct 21, 2025

The decision to seat right-wing Republicans with record speed, while denying a newly elected Democrat the opportunity to serve is an unacceptable disgrace.

msnbc.com
Oct 21, 2025

Unfortunately, our brave men and women in law enforcement are being forced to spend their time keeping our communities safe from these violent individuals who should never have been pardoned.

nypost.com
Oct 21, 2025

I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out.

msnbc.com
Oct 20, 2025

At the end of the day, this is about the health care of the American people.

cbsnews.com
Oct 17, 2025

California is just the first Democratic state to respond. It will not be the last.

nbcnews.com
Oct 17, 2025

We are not going to let Republicans successfully rig the midterm elections.

nbcnews.com
Oct 17, 2025

And then you’ve got Karoline Leavitt, who’s sick; she’s out of control.

thehill.com
Oct 17, 2025

But the notion that an official White House spokesperson would say that the Democratic Party consists of terrorists, violent criminals and undocumented immigrants, that makes no sense.

thehill.com
Oct 17, 2025

I’m not sure whether she’s just demented, ignorant, a stone-cold liar or all of the above.

thehill.com
Oct 17, 2025

We’ve already seen a rise in political violence and hatred in America, and then you’ve got swastikas apparently appearing in the offices of Republican members of Congress.

thehill.com
Oct 17, 2025

You’ve got Young Republicans engaging in the most antisemitic and racist speech possible.

thehill.com
Oct 16, 2025

We’ve been very clear that we need to decisively address the Republican health care crisis.

msnbc.com
Oct 16, 2025

The Trump administration is giving $20 billion to bail out a right-wing wannabe dictator in Argentina, but Republicans are unwilling to spend a dime to provide affordable healthcare to working-class Americans. That’s unacceptable. The…

msnbc.com
Oct 16, 2025

I know his remarks have been condemned across the board by Democrats in the commonwealth of Virginia, and that’s the right thing to do.

usatoday.com
Oct 15, 2025

The American people know we’re standing on the side of lifting up their quality of life, and Republicans have spent the last 15 years, you are correct, trying to repeal and displace people off the Affordable Care Act.

msnbc.com
Oct 15, 2025

House Democrats are here, reporting for duty.

cbsnews.com

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