House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said the budget plan is reckless and callous, proposing cuts to give tax breaks to the wealthy. “We’re here to make it clear,” Jeffries said.

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Will Democrats capitalize? Today, we’re talking about all of this with Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for coming on ...

Languages: English. Jeffries requested the debate, formally known as a colloquy, be held on Wednesday. "I look forward to a one-on-one debate with you on the House floor to fully and transparently ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has formally challenged Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to debate the Republicans’ budget blueprint on the floor of the lower chamber. In a letter sent to ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has formally challenged Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to debate the Republicans’ budget blueprint on the floor of the lower chamber. In a letter ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries railed against a budget bill that would advance President Donald Trump's agenda as legislation that would take food from the mouths of babies in order to ...

US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump on Monday over recently announced tariffs, calling them “a tax on the American people.” “The Trump tariffs ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) accepted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries's (D-NY) challenge to debate the House Republicans' budget resolution. On Tuesday, Jeffries formally requested a ...