US EditionHouse GOP in ‘a civil war,’ Hakeem Jeffries says
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused House Republicans of being in a "civil war" characterized by chaos, dysfunction, and extremism, which is harming hard-working American taxpayers and hindering problem-solving efforts.
- Jeffries expressed hope for finding common ground and collaborating with Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, and President Biden to ensure funding for the government and the well-being of the American people.
- Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Jeffries for using the "civil war" terminology, deeming it divisive and hypocritical. Meanwhile, Rep. Matt Gaetz threatened action if his demands related to a balanced budget, term limits, and an impeachment inquiry into the president are not met.
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Top US House Democrat sees Republican ‘civil war’ as shutdown looms
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 — With a possible partial government shutdown looming in two weeks amid what a senior Democrat called a Republican “civil war,” House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday vowed to bring a defence spending bill to a vote “win or lose” this week despite resistance from hardline fellow Republicans. Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat, faulted the Republicans who hold a narrow 221-212 majority in the chamber as…
Top House Dem Hakeem Jeffries says GOP in 'civil war' as government...
Jeffries accused the GOP infighting as the primary reason why large swaths of the government could close -- noting far-right Republicans have threatened to force Kevin McCarthy out of leadership if doesn't comply with their demands.
Top US House Democrat sees Republican ‘civil war’ as shutdown looms
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a possible partial government shutdown looming in two weeks amid what a senior Democrat called a Republican "civil war," House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday vowed to bring a defense spending bill to a vote "win or lose" this week despite resistance from hardline fellow Republicans. Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat, faulted the Republicans who hold a narrow 221-212 major…
Top US House Democrat sees Republican 'civil war' as shutdown looms
WASHINGTON -- With a possible partial government shutdown looming in two weeks amid what a senior Democrat called a Republican "civil war," House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday vowed to bring a defense spending bill to a vote…
House GOP in midst of ‘civil war’ amid shutdown threat, warns Dem leader
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) contended on Sunday that House Republicans are in the middle of a “civil war” that is increasing the chances of a government shutdown. Jeffries argued that the GOP is divided on impeachment and government spending, the two issues dominating the fall after the House returned to the Capitol last…
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