LIVE: House Democratic Leader Jeffries speaks amid government shutdown

U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing as the White House budget office says it is preparing "to batten down the hatches and ride out" the federal government shutdown, while continuing layoffs. The shutdown is now in its 14th day.

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Post from Reuters on October 14, 2025

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