Jeffries and Johnson Trade Blame as Shutdown Looms

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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate on the government shutdown, but Johnson dismissed the request, accusing Jeffries of desperation and political theatrics amid ongoing deadlock in Congress.
- Democratic leader Jeffries challenges GOP House Speaker Johnson to debate shutdown CNBC
- Mike Johnson rebuffs Hakeem Jeffries’ request for a live shutdown debate Politico
- Trump aloof as lawmakers fear protracted shutdown The Hill
- Johnson and Jeffries trade blame for government shutdown amid stalled negotiations NBC News
- Jeffries calls Trump behavior 'unhinged' and 'unreasonable' when asked if he feels he can negotiate with him Fox News
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