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Shutdown Hits Day 35: Jeffries Calls for Urgent Action

11/5/2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will address reporters on Tuesday at noon EST as shutdown enters its 35th day.
Democrats and Republicans face pressure to pass a bill reopening the government.
Key issues are high health insurance premiums and funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Some moderate Democrats have shown willingness to negotiate.
Jeffries criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for delays in Epstein documents.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will address reporters on Tuesday at noon EST as shutdown enters its 35th day.
Democrats and Republicans face pressure to pass a bill reopening the government.
Key issues are high health insurance premiums and funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Some moderate Democrats have shown willingness to negotiate.
Jeffries criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for delays in Epstein documents.