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Democrats Demand Healthcare Focus as Shutdown Hits Day Three
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls President Trump unserious about the shutdown, blaming Republicans for the impasse.
- Democrats are willing to negotiate but require a spending bill addressing healthcare and economy.
- Some Democrats back a GOP resolution, but Jeffries distrusts Republican commitments on healthcare funding.
- The shutdown is day three. The House Democratic Caucus will meet virtually to discuss strategies.
