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Jeffries Blames Republicans for Potential Government Shutdown

10/2/2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) says Democrats are not responsible for the government shutdown, given Republican control.
He criticizes Republicans for Medicaid cuts and for prioritizing tax breaks to wealthy donors over essential services.
Jeffries says Republicans rely on party-line votes, refuses to obstruct, and that a spending deal is possible without Democratic support.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) says Democrats are not responsible for the government shutdown, given Republican control.
He criticizes Republicans for Medicaid cuts and for prioritizing tax breaks to wealthy donors over essential services.
Jeffries says Republicans rely on party-line votes, refuses to obstruct, and that a spending deal is possible without Democratic support.