Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries hold private meeting amid House control uncertainty

This meeting indicates that the White House is preparing for the possibility of a divided government, which would significantly alter the legislative process and oversight capabilities of Congress following the midterm elections.

• •Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries held a private meeting to discuss housing, immigration, and cost-of-living issues.
• •Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as a follow-up.
• •The meeting occurred as Republicans face a slim majority in the House and potential loss of control in the midterm elections.
• •If Democrats regain the House, they have signaled an intent to pursue an aggressive oversight agenda regarding the current administration.
• •Speaker Mike Johnson publicly minimized Kushner's role in the current administration, stating he is not involved in day-to-day operations.
• •Kushner and Jeffries previously collaborated on drug sentencing reform legislation during the first Trump administration.
• •Kushner currently serves as an outside adviser and envoy, particularly regarding foreign diplomatic missions.
• •The U.S. war against Iran is currently in its sixth month.
• •Control of the House is expected to be decided in a small number of battleground districts.