The leader of the Democrats in the House, Hakeem Jeffries, has built a reputation as a consensus builder in his caucus, and as a tough but respectful opponent of the Republican Party. Tonight, he speaks with Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸.

More bills to keep us locked into dirty fossil fuels, rather than address climate change.

'I think it really forces us to back away from the progress we've been trying to make,' said state Rep. Lindsay Cross, D-St. Petersburg, an environmental scientist.
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

As we celebrate the Mexican Army’s victory over French soldiers at the Battle of Puebla, let us remember the ideals they stood for: freedom, self-determination and unity.

May their story and perseverance inspire us all.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Al celebrar la victoria del Ejército Mexicano sobre los soldados franceses en la Batalla de Puebla, recordemos los valores que defendieron: libertad, autodeterminación y unidad.

Que su historia y perseverancia nos inspiren a todos.

JUST IN: The economy added 175,000 jobs in April.

We’ve seen the fastest job growth in history with over 15 MILLION jobs added under President Biden.

Unemployment rate has been below 4% for 27 months—the longest streak since the 1960s!

This is what a strong labor market looks like.

There is no safe level of lead exposure.

And the only way forward is to replace every lead pipe in America.

That’s why Kamala and I are making sure our Administration is the first ever to set out to do it.

Alongside House Democrats and President Biden, I will always put People Over Politics to lower costs, grow the middle class, and defend our fundamental freedoms for all my neighbors 👏

House Democrats are investing in our infrastructure to deliver clean drinking water to Americans across the country. news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-an…

“So you have to ask yourself, does the average American really want to see Congress make it easier to pollute and needlessly develop our special places, our wildlife refuges? I don’t think so.”

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is exactly right, the R’s just continue to put polluters over people.

Here is the GOP's dirty secret: they're carrying the water for powerful polluters in Congress.

Let's move to bipartisan legislation that will help us achieve a prosperous sustainable future. Banning offshore oil drilling off the beautiful Florida coast is where we should start.

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth & I am proud to further the work of the Tampa The Centre for Women Counseling and Wellness Centre.

Their behavioral health services and free counseling helps keep a problem from turning into a crisis for my neighbors, positively changing lives.

The Trump-DeSantis Abortion Ban is outrageous.

We are not going to let extreme politicians make personal health care decisions for us.

Today, the Florida abortion ban goes into effect—essentially ending access to abortion in the Southeast.

Women will now have to travel hundreds of miles to get care—or be forced to stay pregnant.

It’s cruel, and it’s why we must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act.

This Mental Health Awareness Month and every month, our Administration is focused on making sure those who are struggling know that they are not alone. Confidential help is available around the clock.

❗️ America’s obstetricians and gynecologists speaking out re the cruel and costly Trump-DeSantis abortion ban 👇

In May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring the richness and diversity within the #AANHPI community.

Together, let's embrace this time to work towards fostering a more inclusive nation for everyone 👏