Democratic leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom

Key Points:

• Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, indicating possible preparations for a Democratic takeover of at least one chamber of Congress ahead of the midterm elections.
• The meeting, described as a "catch-up," included discussions on housing, immigration, and affordability, with Kushner suggesting Jeffries meet White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
• Jeffries emphasized that Democrats are open to bipartisan cooperation if they win the majority but insisted that only transformational policy changes addressing affordability will be acceptable.
• The timing of the meeting suggests some within Trump's circle are anticipating potential GOP losses in November, with Democrats currently leading Republicans by over six points in generic ballots.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will retain their slim majority, praising Kushner as a "smart guy" who will "hedge his bets," while urging supporters to turn out in the midterms.