Congressman Ruiz holds town hall with 'special guest' Hakeem Jeffries

Congressman Ruiz holds town hall with 'special guest' Hakeem Jeffries

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Raul Ruiz held a town hall meeting with House Democratic Steering & Policy Co-Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and special guest Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Residents gathered from across the Coachella Valley to hear statements from Ruiz, Barragán and Jeffries on policy concerns they have. Many of the topics included the Republican budget cuts, women's health rights and the dismantling of the Depar…

Democrats Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker Lead Daylong Capitol Sit-In At U.S. Capitol

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker concluded a 12-hour sit-in Sunday evening on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, rallying Americans to oppose deep cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, and vital safety net programs proposed by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders. The demonstration began at sunrise, with Jeffries and Booker livestreaming a conversation across...