CNN Politics CNN Inside Politics: From Catatonic to Claws Out
Nov 10, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, shares his fiery stance against the Senate's shutdown deal, revealing internal party turmoil. Meanwhile, CNN business reporter Matt Egan analyzes President Trump's controversial tariff rebate proposal, questioning its economic viability. The conversation also touches on Gavin Newsom's push to address the struggles of American boys and young men, igniting debates on education and engagement. With tensions high and strategies unfolding, it's a critical moment in U.S. politics!
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Shutdown Deal Sparks Democratic Rift
- The Senate deal to reopen government united Democrats in fury because it offered no guaranteed extension of ACA tax credits.
- Moderates defended the deal as necessary to stop harms to workers and SNAP recipients after 41 days.
Force Floor Votes To Protect ACA Credits
- House Democrats should pressure leadership to force votes if they want ACA tax credits extended.
- Build the 218-vote coalition to bypass Republican leadership and put it on the floor.
Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Frustration
- The compromise reversed shutdown firings, ensured back pay, funded SNAP and funded government until late January.
- Yet many Democrats view it as a short-term fix that failed to secure the central health care demand.
