Watch CNBC's full interview with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - Democrats argue Republicans' proposed spending bill attacks veterans, childcare, housing affordability, and healthcare [4] - Democrats believe Republicans' bill guts healthcare for Americans, especially when the cost of living is already too high [6] - Republicans' "one big ugly bill" is accused of cutting Medicaid, harming hospitals and clinics, and taking food from children, seniors, and veterans to fund tax breaks for billionaires, increasing the deficit by over 3 trillion dollars [8][9] - Democrats claim Republicans refuse to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, jeopardizing healthcare for tens of millions of Americans [13] - Democrats state that Medicare will face a 536 billion dollar cut at the end of the year if Congress doesn't act due to Republican actions [13] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare Access - Democrats deny wanting to provide healthcare to undocumented individuals, stating federal law prohibits using taxpayer dollars for this purpose [12] - Democrats emphasize the urgency of addressing ACA tax credits, as millions of Americans will soon see their premiums, co-pays, and deductibles skyrocket [10][11] - Democrats are fighting to protect healthcare in rural, suburban, urban, and other communities across America [16] Bipartisan Agreement & Negotiation - Democrats are willing to find bipartisan common ground but oppose a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to cut healthcare [5][23] - Democrats insist that healthcare is a central issue and oppose shutting down the government [17] - Democrats propose a short-term continuing resolution similar to what was previously introduced and secured more votes in the Senate than the Republican proposal [26]