Jeffries vows Democrats won’t ‘give a dime’ to Trump’s deportation efforts

What happened: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will "not give a dime" to fund the Trump administration's deportation efforts, laying out priorities ahead of the party taking control of the chamber and a leadership vote. Why it matters: Jeffries faces a leadership vote next Wednesday and said he will speak with every caucus member to retain his position, amid criticism from progressive members.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will "not give a dime" to fund the Trump administration's deportation efforts, laying out priorities ahead of the party taking control of the chamber and a leadership vote.

Jeffries faces a leadership vote next Wednesday and said he will speak with every caucus member to retain his position, amid criticism from progressive members.