Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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- 1 min read
Behind-the-scenes diplomatic discussions between Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and incoming Democratic House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries signal potential bipartisan cooperation amid heated midterm campaign rhetoric. These confidential talks explore pathways for constructive dialogue and legislative collaboration between the Republican administration and a Democrat-controlled legislative chamber, suggesting efforts to bridge partisan divides despite public political hostilities.
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Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together. continue reading...