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Johnson Calls Schumer-Jeffries Dispute a 'Family Squabble'

2/3/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) described the dispute between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as a "family squabble" over the government shutdown and said he does not intend to intervene.
The remark reflects ongoing tensions within the Democratic leadership as they navigate the shutdown issue.
The disagreement is between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) described the dispute between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as a "family squabble" over the government shutdown and said he does not intend to intervene.
The remark reflects ongoing tensions within the Democratic leadership as they navigate the shutdown issue.
The disagreement is between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.