We do not want to shutdown the government. But we are not afraid of a government funding showdown.
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.
It’s an unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American spending bill. That’s why House Democrats remain strongly opposed.
We strongly oppose any efforts to cut the healthcare of the American people, veterans benefits and nutritional assistance, all of which are in the partisan Republican bill.
Do you think that this is what the American people care about right now? Or do they want us to do everything that we can to stop this partisan and harmful Republican bill from actually becoming law?
"We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill.
The bill that was strongly opposed by House Democrats is a power grab that further unleashes and entrenches Elon Musk’s efforts.
Khalil created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others.
Created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others
Demand evidence for Khalil’s affiliation with Hamas and called the arrest 'wildly inconsistent with the United States Constitution.'
House Democrats will not be complicit in the Republican effort to hurt the American people.
We cannot back a measure that rips away life-sustaining healthcare and retirement benefits.
We cannot back a measure that rips away life-sustaining healthcare and retirement benefits from everyday Americans.
That is not acceptable. We cannot back a measure that rips away life-sustaining healthcare and retirement benefits from everyday Americans.





