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The Latest Breaking News from Hakeem Jeffries

Limited government shutdown likely to linger for at least 10 days as Congress takes break

13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains funded

The Guardian - US

DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown

The Independent UK

Tulsi Gabbard reportedly accused by whistleblower of suppressing intercepted call about Jared Kushner and Iran – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

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Scoop: Democrats are eyeing protests at Trump's State of the Union address

"I want to find a way to resist, because he needs to know that this is not normal."

Axios

US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump

Republicans join Democrats in objecting to national emergency US president declared to impose tariffs

The Guardian - US

House Democrats try to shut down disruptions at Trump's State of the Union

Jeffries told his members to either show "silent defiance" or boycott the speech.

Axios

The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

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Scoop: Dem House candidate Analilia Mejìa won't commit to voting for Hakeem Jeffries

"I look forward to sharing my concerns," the New Jersey progressive told Axios.

Axios

Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill

The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill.

Roll Call

Federal prosecutors reportedly failed to secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over US military video – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

DHS funding is set to expire in days. Will Democrats hold firm or just kick the can again?

ANALYSIS: Democrats laid out a 10-point list of demands for ICE and DHS reforms. Will they hold this red line or back away again, asks John Bowden

The Independent UK

White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears

White House sends counterproposal to Senate Democrats as deadline to re-up Homeland Security spending approaches.

Roll Call

Trump news at a glance: ‘This is going to be a free and fair election,’ says Hakeem Jeffries after Trump’s comments

Jeffries says Democrats will stop Donald Trump from trying to steal this year’s midterm elections – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

‘America’s elections are rigged, stolen’: Trump renews claims, warns US must fix system or lose country

Former President Donald Trump is once again asserting that American elections are rigged, demanding sweeping reforms like mandatory photo ID and proof of citizenship to restore trust. He proposes limiting mail-in voting, framing these as crucial for the nation's survival.

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The Guardian - US

Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says

Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

The Independent UK

Top Democrat’s dire warning over Trump threat to ‘steal’ the midterm congressional elections

Trump told podcaster Dan Bongino that feds should ‘take over the voting’ in as many as 15 jurisdictions run by Democrats

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Trump creates distance, but no apology, after promoting racist video of Obamas

Democrats outraged and Republicans mostly silent after president shared racist video of former president and first lady

Axios

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in new video: "F*** Donald Trump"

Jeffries called on GOP leaders to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."

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The Guardian - US

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

Christopher Moynihan pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge over threats last October to kill congressman

Axios

"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks

"The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain."

Axios

Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight

Demands include barring ICE agents from donning masks and requiring that they wear body cameras.

Roll Call

Democratic leaders pitch wish list ahead of DHS funding deadline

Top Democrats in the House and Senate outlined their demands Wednesday for negotiations on full-year DHS funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline.

The Independent UK

ICE funding and surge across the nation set up Schumer for more shutdown pain

ANALYSIS: Democrats want ICE reforms but many want steeper changes than party leaders are willing to demand right now, John Bowden writes

The Guardian - US

Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown

Appropriations measure will let Democrats negotiate with White House and GOP leaders over mass deportation efforts

Salon

Democrats must take a moral stand on ICE

Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship

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