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Jeffries Challenges Johnson to Debate Amid Shutdown Crisis

10/15/2025

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As the government shutdown enters its third week, Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed willingness to debate Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Jeffries said, 'I look forward to that,' after Johnson previously declined a House-floor debate.
Johnson showed interest in discussing issues on C-SPAN's new program Ceasefire.
Democrats push for bipartisan negotiations on a spending bill, while GOP leaders say the temporary extension requires no negotiation.

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As the government shutdown enters its third week, Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed willingness to debate Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Jeffries said, 'I look forward to that,' after Johnson previously declined a House-floor debate.
Johnson showed interest in discussing issues on C-SPAN's new program Ceasefire.
Democrats push for bipartisan negotiations on a spending bill, while GOP leaders say the temporary extension requires no negotiation.