Democrats, House and the shutdown
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Speaker Mike Johnson extends House recess through Oct. 23, maintaining pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the government shutdown continues.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has held discussions with Maryland and Illinois Democrats about new maps as he vows to further respond to GOP efforts.
Members of the party who voted “yes” did so from a desire to express opposition to political violence, Hakeem Jeffries said.