Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries suggested he may accept a compromise solution to continue funding the government. Instead of demanding a firm agreement on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, he now seems open to a deal that might only promise a future vote on the issue.
Key Facts
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is considering a softer stance on ACA subsidies to help end a government shutdown.
- Jeffries originally wanted a strong, guaranteed deal on ACA subsidies but is now open to a promise of a future vote.
- Bipartisan negotiations in the Senate are showing progress toward ending the shutdown.
- Jeffries mentioned he would review any agreement carefully to ensure it benefits Americans and reopens the government.
- A new House proposal offers a two-year extension of ACA subsidies with conditions like income limits.
- Jeffries is skeptical that traditional House Republicans will follow through on meaningful deals.
- A potential Senate-led bipartisan deal might require Democratic support to pass in the House.
