Joining us now, House Minority Leader, Democratic Congressman Hakee Jeff of New York. Of course, we want to talk to you about the looming shutdown. But first, uh would like to get your reaction and what you're hearing from your colleagues on the Hill uh about uh the Jimmy Kimmel situation being yanked off the air.Well, good morning. Great to be with you. Uh Democrats in the House and the Senate are deeply disturbed uh by the events.This is another example of Donald Trump and the Trump administration weaponi ...

Healthcare Policy & CDC Trust - Concerns raised about political influence on medical science and healthcare decisions, particularly regarding CDC data and recommendations [9][10] - The report highlights distrust in the CDC due to past actions, such as COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for infants [5][6][7] - Discussion of restoring trust in institutions like the CDC and NIH through non-political debate [10] Government Funding & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - House Republicans released a 7-week continuing resolution for government funding [12] - Debate over extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with concerns about fraud and the beneficiaries of these subsidies [14][15][16][18] - Questioning the necessity of continuing ACA subsidies, which were initially implemented as a COVID-era supplement [16] Security Concerns for Members of Congress - Increased security concerns for members of Congress due to rising death threats and potential violence [21][22] - Discussion on whether providing security details and more money for protection is sufficient to address the problem [23][24] - Incitement of violence, regardless of political affiliation, is considered crossing a line and warrants investigation [26][27]

Lawmakers are only up here on Capitol Hill for six more days before the federal government shuts down. But House Republicans just out this morning with a brand new bill that will keep the government funded until November 21st. Now, this bill is known as clean.It doesn't really have much besides that extension and $30 million for member security. But that also means it does not have anything on healthcare. And that is what Democrats say they need if they Republicans want them to help support this bill and ke ...

Joining me now is California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, who serves on the Ways and Means Committee. Uh, welcome back to the show, Congressman. So, in addition to sending troops to Memphis, the Washington Post reports the administration has a plan to send 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana cities, question, was Los Angeles a successful test case for these actions? >> Uh, I don't think so. They spent over $120 million um sending in the National Guard as well as the Marines. Um last I heard there was 200 N ...

Healthcare Policy & Legislation - Democrats are signaling a tougher stance on healthcare cuts, particularly to Medicaid, as part of government funding negotiations [1] - Approximately 4 million people could lose healthcare coverage if pandemic-era subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expire, and premiums could spike for another 20 million [1] - Democrats are drawing a firm line against any healthcare cuts in the upcoming negotiations [1] - Republicans are showing new openness to negotiations regarding healthcare, potentially due to public disapproval of Medicaid cuts [1] - Pending Obamacare cuts in two weeks, Medicare cuts in a few months, and Medicaid cuts to follow are putting healthcare for tens of millions of Americans on the line [6] Political Strategy & Negotiations - Senate Democrats are expressing unity in opposing Republican-led government shutdown and demanding a stop to healthcare cuts [1][8] - The Trump administration, according to a Democratic Congressman, is not engaging in bipartisan negotiations regarding government funding [1] - The President wants a government shutdown and has directed this government shutdown [8][9] - The potential for the Supreme Court to approve presidential pocket recisions adds uncertainty to any negotiated appropriations agreements [2][3] - The "big beautiful bill" is described as taking healthcare away from millions to fund tax cuts for the top 1% [16]

Economy & Tariffs - The Democratic Party initially predicted economic faltering and recession due to tariffs, but this hasn't occurred [2] - Concerns remain that tariffs will worsen inflation and affordability issues, especially for consumer goods [6] - There is disagreement on whether tariffs have significantly impacted prices [5] Economic Indicators & Performance - Job creation has decreased to near record lows [3] - Inflation reached a high of 9% but is now at 27% year-over-year [7] - Unemployment is at 42%, considered full employment, and GDP was 3% [7] Political Stance & Policy - Democrats advocate for a strong social safety net, including Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act [9][10] - The administration is accused of attacking these programs and nutritional assistance [10][12] - There are concerns about a bill that could negatively impact healthcare access and affordability [11] New York City Mayoral Race & Affordability - Affordability is a key issue in New York City, influencing the mayoral race [14][21][22] - One mayoral candidate is focused on addressing affordability, but his solutions are under scrutiny [14][23] - A proposed solution involves increasing the supply of affordable housing through public-private partnerships [24] Government & Free Market - The Trump administration is accused of attacking the free enterprise system and engaging in "pay to play" schemes [28][29] - There are concerns about political interference in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [27][28] - The President is criticized for bullying corporations and individuals [31][32]

>> Welcome back to Squawk Box. >> Joining us right now, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. There is so much to talk to you about this morning, about everything that's going on in Washington, about the BLS, the fed.We could talk about Nvidia Democratic Party, but I want to start with this. And by the way, mea culpa on me too. So but I'm curious where you land.For the last several months, the Democratic Party, for the most part, has been publicly suggesting that because of these tariffs that the economy w ...

Healthcare Reform - The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 as part of the Obama administration's healthcare reform agenda [1]

Enrollees in Affordable Care Act-regulated health plans will likely see sharply higher premiums next year after insurers requested the largest premium rate increase since 2018. https://t.co/TQ2pMKwsaT ...

Healthcare Funding and Medicaid - The discussion revolves around potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on hospitals, particularly in New York [3][9][10] - A Republican Congressman argues Medicaid is set to grow by over 24% in the next 10 years, focusing on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse [4][18] - Democrats claim the Congressional Budget Office projects $900 billion to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts [9][19] - New York spends 83% more on Medicaid than the average of other states, leading to debates over mismanagement and expansive programs [5] - New York state spending has increased by $100 billion in one decade, contributing to debt and budget issues [6] Healthcare System Challenges in New York - New York faces challenges due to the state's mismanagement, leading to out-migration [6][7] - The state is allegedly spending billions on illegal immigrants, diverting funds from hospitals and healthcare [7] - Hospitals in New York are struggling due to decisions made by the state, particularly regarding Medicaid funding [13][14][17][34] - Safety net hospitals, heavily reliant on Medicaid and Medicare, face funding cuts from the state [14] Healthcare Access and Costs - The discussion highlights the issue of uninsured individuals receiving emergency care, with hospitals absorbing the costs and potentially passing them on through increased insurance rates [27][28][29][35] - The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is criticized for failing to address rising healthcare costs and premiums [31][32] - Consolidation within hospital systems has not resulted in promised economies of scale, contributing to the overall cost explosion in healthcare [32][33] Redistricting and Partisanship - The conversation shifts to redistricting, with concerns about the loss of competitive districts and the rise of partisan divides [38][39][44][45] - Both parties are accused of gerrymandering, and a bill is proposed to ban it nationwide [44] - New York is accused of initiating mid-decade redistricting for political gain [41][42][43]