Scoop: Jeffries gives House Dems a peek at his talk with Schumer

• The discussion came after Schumer announced his support for a Republican spending bill that nearly all House Democrats had already voted against earlier in the week.
• According to a senior House Democrat, Jeffries described his and Schumer's chat as an "honest conversation."

State of play: House Democrats have been fuming at Schumer, with a couple even publicly calling for him to step down as Senate minority leader.

• Many Democrats in the lower chamber feel that Schumer betrayed them by throwing his support behind the GOP's measure and helping to avert a government shutdown only after they lined up against it.
• Schumer has argued that a government shutdown would have played into President Trump's hands.

Between the lines: Jeffries has been performing a careful balancing act.

• Last Friday he declined to say whether he supports Schumer continuing as leader, but this week he said that he does. The two released a joint statement vowing to protect Medicaid.
• Jeffries' caucus has continued to simmer in private and even advocate for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to challenge Schumer in 2028.