May 25, 2023
House Democrats tore into Republicans for returning to their districts on Thursday even as debt negotiations are still ongoing, but President Biden himself has not canceled his travel plans for the weekend. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday knocked Republicans for skipping town before a deal is done. 'It's my understanding that the designees of both President Biden as well as Speaker McCarthy will continue to talk, but it is unfortunate that House Republicans have chosen to get out of town before sundown when we are facing a dangerous default and the possibility of our economy crashing,' Jeffries told reporters at a news conference. House Republican leaders announced Thursday that they were sending members home for Memorial Day - but instructed them to be prepared to return to D.C. on 24-hours notice in the event of a breakthrough. House Democrats, too, are getting out of town - though not all of them are happy about it. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thurs
