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Schumer, Jeffries try to mend ties after government funding debacle

Updated Mar 17, 2025, 7:27am EDT
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Hakeem Jeffries
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on Sunday for the first time since the government funding debacle that prompted a public clash between their respective chambers.

But as they try to unite around a plan to counter Republicans, there’s some lingering discontent. “There will be ongoing frustration until there’s a clear vision on working better together,” said Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio.

One form of resistance Democrats are trying out: holding town halls in more conservative districts over recess. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is headed to Bakersfield, Anaheim, and Norco to target vulnerable Republicans, while Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is planning town halls in two red districts and a border town. Some downplayed the divide between the two chambers.

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“This, too, shall pass,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., who has an event scheduled with Schumer this week.

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