House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issues a stark warning to House Speaker Mike Johnson, stating that Democrats will not intervene to save his speakership if internal Republican divisions threaten his leadership. Speaking in the aftermath of the narrowly averted government shutdown, Jeffries criticizes the dysfunction within the Republican caucus and emphasizes the Democratic Party's commitment to stability and governance.
Jeffries points to Elon Musk's growing influence over Republican lawmakers as a factor complicating bipartisan efforts in the House. He suggests that Musk’s sway within the GOP is emblematic of the party’s increasing alignment with corporate interests. . .