Politics Nov 10 WATCH: Jeffries says Democrats will continue fight for health care tax credits as shutdown deal inches ahead By Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 Watch 6:46 Voters sent Washington a message to put ‘everyday Americans first,’ Jeffries says Wednesday marks day 36 of the government shutdown, setting a record for the longest in U.S. history. After Democrats’ strong showing on election night, President Trump conceded that his party is shouldering the blame for the shutdown. Geoff Bennett spoke… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Politics Oct 21 WATCH: ‘We will not be extorted’ in ending shutdown, Trump says at Senate Republican luncheon While President Donald Trump said the shutdown must come to an end — and suggested maybe Smithsonian museums could reopen — he signaled no compromise with Democrats over the expiring health care funds. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Oct 15 WATCH: ‘Only way forward’ is for GOP to negotiate with Dems and address health care costs, Jeffries says Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Oct 10 Watch 7:41 Trump showing ‘no interest’ in negotiating to end shutdown, Jeffries says As the government shutdown continues and the Trump administration begins mass layoffs, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for reaction from the Democrats. By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Elizabeth Summers, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold
Oct 06 Republicans and Democrats appear unwilling to negotiate as shutdown enters sixth day By Josh Boak, Associated Press Leaders in both parties are betting public sentiment has swung their way, putting pressure on the other side to cave. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 3:13 No end in sight for shutdown as Congress leaves for weekend By Liz Landers, Eliot Barnhart After another day of deadlock, the Senate adjourned for the weekend, extending the government shutdown into next week. Democrats are holding out for Republicans to make health care concessions to their spending bill. But until lawmakers figure out a way… Continue watching
Oct 02 WATCH: Jeffries calls for ACA tax credits to be made permanent as shutdown stretches into 2nd day By Associated Press House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pinned the government shutdown on the GOP and said Democrats are willing to negotiate on the issue, but "need credible partners on the other side."… Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 8:24 Jeffries says GOP uninterested in negotiating because ‘they apparently wanted’ a shutdown By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold To discuss the government shutdown and the potential for negotiations to end it, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Continue watching
Oct 01 WATCH: House Democrats speak out after government shuts down over funding impasse By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the risks and embracing a government shutdown they say is needed to push back against President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress. Continue reading