Summary
The discussion about preventing a U.S. government shutdown has hit a roadblock. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will not accept any informal agreements with Republicans to keep the government running. Funding will run out on September 30 unless Congress reaches a formal agreement.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and represents the Democratic Party.
- Jeffries will not accept unwritten agreements to stop a government shutdown.
- Federal funding is set to end at midnight on September 30.
- Without a spending deal, most federal agencies will shut down.
- Jeffries criticized the lack of trust between Democrats and Republicans in the House.
- Democrats want to include health care provisions in the spending bill.
- Republicans want a bill with no additional provisions besides basic funding.
- Jeffries is open to discussions but insists on formal agreements.
