Meet the Press Nov. 9 — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. James Lankford, plus Jon M. Chu
Nov 9, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader from New York, shares insights on the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on health care policy, while expressing confidence in future Democratic election prospects. U.S. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma discusses bipartisan efforts to combat anti-Semitism and the Republican stance on funding and healthcare reforms. Filmmaker Jon M. Chu elaborates on his work directing "Wicked" and the significance of storytelling in connecting communities, highlighting the cultural importance of theatrical experiences.
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Shutdown As A Cost-Of-Living Crisis
- Democrats frame the shutdown as a Trump-Republican failure that worsens living costs and healthcare access.
- Hakeem Jeffries argues extending ACA tax credits is urgent to prevent steep premium increases for millions.
Use Short Extensions To Buy Certainty
- Negotiate bipartisan extensions that provide immediate certainty during open enrollment.
- Support short-term ACA tax credit extensions while seeking multi-year solutions, Jeffries suggests.
Shutdown As Political Signaling
- James Lankford says Democrats used shutdown leverage to signal resistance to President Trump rather than to resolve policy.
- He warns that political signaling is harming ordinary people with real service disruptions.
