Washington, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries issued the following press release:

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted how Democrats are standing up to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers in the face of the chaos, crisis and confusion being inflicted by the Trump administration.

ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to Squawk Box. It has been seven days since the Department of Homeland Security funding ran out. Democrats are still unwilling to compromise without what our next guest has called dramatic, bold and meaningful reforms. Joining us right now is House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries. Good morning to you. Where do you see these talks standing? And when you say...