Government shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans as House Democrats reject the GOP's funding bill over a healthcare cuts dispute.

CNN anchor Dana Bash reminded House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday that it was his party that shut the

Jeffries told “Morning Joe” on Wednesday that Democrats centered their campaigns around “making America the best version of herself.”

Hakeem Jeffries dodged multiple questions on Fox News about his predecessor Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) branding President Donald Trump a "vile creature"

Democratic Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News' Special Edition a day after the massive Democratic party sweep on Tuesday's election. He did a fine job of explaining what the Democratic Party is and what Republicans are failing to do without falling into the usual Fox News traps set by their hosts.

The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.

According to Fox News, while speaking on Day 34 of the fiscal standoff, which has closed numerous federal offices and programs, Jeffries criticized the Trump administration for letting SNAP benefits lapse on Nov. 1. When asked if Democrats voting for the GOP funding bill would be the best way to fix the issue, he replied flatly: “No.”

CBS "Face The Nation" host Margaret Brennan asked House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries whether repeatedly saying that Trump is planning to "rig" the 2026 midterm elections undermines "faith" in democracy.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will give remarks as the record government shutdown stretches into its 37th day. Democrats, despite the lapse in funding, are celebrating Tuesday’s