The Latest Breaking News from Hakeem Jeffries

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Thinks He's A King But He's Weak, Pins The Blame On President For Government Shutdown: 'He Runs, He Hides, He Ignores'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him.

Benzinga · Sep 24, 2025

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as shutdown looms

" I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Axios · Sep 23, 2025

Trump refuses to meet with ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Schumer and Jeffries. Republicans need them to avert a shutdown

Democrats hope to use the government shutdown standoff to extend health care subsidies while Trump shows no signs he is willing to negotiate.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 22, 2025

Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025

Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025

Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call

The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2025

House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel suspension spurs House Democratic leaders to demand FCC chair resign

House Democrats are vowing a "relentless" investigation, stating, "This will not be forgotten."

Axios · Sep 18, 2025

House passes bill that would allow more DC car chases - Roll Call

For the second day in a row, the House passed legislation that would counteract local D.C. crime and policing laws, angering local advocates.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2025