Jeffries Holds Key Democrat Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced that House Democrats will meet virtually on Monday after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent members home amid the ongoing Democrat-driven government shutdown.

In a Saturday post on his website, Jeffries warned that “people will die” if the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) tax credits aren’t renewed — claiming millions could lose coverage and see premiums skyrocket.

But conservative leaders say Democrats are simply using fear and hysteria to push more big-government spending.

🔥 Trump and Johnson Refuse to Cave to Washington Pressure

Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear that the House will not bow to Democrat demands for endless subsidies and bloated budgets.

“The House will come back into session as soon as Chuck Schumer lets us reopen the government,” Johnson said Friday, reminding Americans that the Senate is where the real gridlock sits.

President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), and Johnson are standing united against the left’s push to expand Obamacare. Their message: no more blank checks and no more bailouts.

Thune told reporters that conversations about healthcare funding can resume only after Democrats stop holding the government hostage.

“We can’t make commitments on COVID subsidies without votes,” Thune said. “Let’s reopen first, then talk.”

⚖️ Democrats Divided as Moderates Edge Toward GOP Plan

Despite Jeffries’ tough talk, moderate Democrats are breaking ranks.

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) said she’s open to a bipartisan deal to prevent premiums from doubling.

Three others — Angus King, John Fetterman, and Catherine Cortez Masto — have already sided with Republicans, voting twice to extend government funding through November 21.

Their support shows growing frustration within Democrat ranks as GOP leaders keep the focus on fiscal sanity, not fear tactics.

🏛️ Democrats Attack, GOP Focuses on Solutions

Jeffries and Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) blasted Johnson, accusing Republicans of being untrustworthy on healthcare. Aguilar mocked Johnson’s promises as “pinky pledges.”
But conservatives argue Democrats are the ones who broke trust — after 15 years of manipulating healthcare for political gain while Americans pay higher costs and get fewer choices.

“Republicans aren’t shutting down the government,” one GOP aide said. “Democrats are holding it hostage for another Obamacare bailout.”

💥 Bottom Line: GOP Standing Strong for the American People

While Democrats hold Zoom meetings and press conferences, Republicans are taking action — defending taxpayers, restoring fiscal discipline, and protecting the economy from Washington’s reckless spending.

With President Trump leading, and Speaker Johnson refusing to back down, the GOP’s message is clear:
✅ Protect taxpayers
✅ Reject wasteful spending
✅ Put America first