Jeffries and Kushner Meet Amid Progressive Pushback | US News

Hakeem Jeffries, a top House Democrat, sparked controversy after meeting with Jared Kushner—Trump’s son-in-law—to discuss potential bipartisan ground on immigration, housing, and lowering costs. The move comes amid backlash from progressives, especially after Jeffries signaled he’s no longer backing Medicare for All. Critics see it as a betrayal of the party’s base, while Jeffries insists he’s still committed to holding the Trump administration accountable—even as he seeks pragmatic solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be684b7ac7dd9eef