House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is drawing attention to the unsustainable rise in health care costs, labeling it unconscionable amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its fourth week. With government workers missing paychecks and a U.S. carrier group deployed to Latin America, pressure mounts on Congress to act. Jeffries has emphasized the need for public pressure to prompt negotiations with Republicans, urging them to discuss extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. As the stalemate continues, Jeffries has called on GOP leaders to return to the negotiating table, criticizing their inaction and demanding a comprehensive resolution to both the shutdown and health care concerns. In a recent press conference, he reiterated his commitment to addressing Medicaid and SNAP issues, reflecting the urgency of securing food security and health care for millions affected by the shutdown.