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The Latest Breaking News from Hakeem Jeffries

‘Attempt at intimidation’: Donald Trump is now using government workers as human shields in his latest standoff

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Jeffries demands "criminal investigation" into release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's records

"It's outrageous that Donald Trump and his administration and political hacks connected to them continue to violate the law," Jeffries said.

Axios

Democrats in Congress are breaking with Israel like never before

There are "more people who are thinking about" calling the war a genocide, one House Democrat told Axios.

Axios

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White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy - Roll Call

Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.

Roll Call

Why Democrats aren't sweating Republican threats of mass firings in a shutdown

"Trump and the White House have a lot less leverage in this fight than they think," said one House Democrat.

Axios

White House warns of mass firings across government if there is a shutdown: report

Employees working in programs ‘not consistent with the President’s priorities’ will be cut if the government shuts down, the memo states

The Independent UK

White House tells agencies to prepare for firings if government shuts down

Democrats accuse Trump of intimidation tactics after memo outlines much more aggressive step than previous shutdowns

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Trump Threatens Democrats With Painful Shutdown Fallout, GOP Vows To Weaponize Government Closures In High-Stakes Funding Fight

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are reportedly preparing to use a looming government shutdown as political leverage, warning Democrats they will feel the brunt of the fallout if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding bill.

Benzinga

White House threatens mass firings if government shuts down

Thousands of workers could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1.

Axios

Hakeem Jeffries rules out handshake deal with Republicans to avert shutdown

Jeffries said there is "no trust" between House Democrats and Republicans and that any deal must be "ironclad and in legislation."

Axios

Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown - Roll Call

Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff.

Roll Call

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Thinks He's A King But He's Weak, Pins The Blame On President For Government Shutdown: 'He Runs, He Hides, He Ignores'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him.

Benzinga

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as shutdown looms

" I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Axios

Trump refuses to meet with ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Schumer and Jeffries. Republicans need them to avert a shutdown

Democrats hope to use the government shutdown standoff to extend health care subsidies while Trump shows no signs he is willing to negotiate.

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The Guardian - US

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as federal shutdown looms

Chuck Schumer says Trump is ‘running from negotiating table’ after president posted that meeting would not be productive

International Business Times UK

Holding America Hostage: Democrats Accused of Betrayal as They Risk Veterans' Care and Military Pay for '$1.5 Trillion Wish List'

A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline.

Roll Call

Takeaways: Trump calls out Europe and UN in combative General Assembly return - Roll Call

President Trump lambasted the United Nations and Europe on Tuesday during a combative return to the U.N. General Assembly.

Roll Call

Trump puts kibosh on shutdown meeting with Democratic leaders - Roll Call

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders to search for a deal that might avert a government shutdown.

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Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

Al Jazeera

Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Roll Call

Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call

The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown.

The Guardian - US

House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended

Axios

Jimmy Kimmel suspension spurs House Democratic leaders to demand FCC chair resign

House Democrats are vowing a "relentless" investigation, stating, "This will not be forgotten."

Roll Call

House passes bill that would allow more DC car chases - Roll Call

For the second day in a row, the House passed legislation that would counteract local D.C. crime and policing laws, angering local advocates.

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