Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Policy Amid House Control Race

Why it matters locally: Discussions on housing, immigration, and the cost of living could influence federal policies that affect Maryland's housing market, immigrant communities, and overall economic stability, regardless of which party controls the House.

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Jared Kushner, a former senior adviser in the Trump administration, met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York. *The New York Times* first reported details of the meeting on Sunday. Their conversation encompassed several policy areas. Participants discussed issues related to housing, immigration, and the financial pressures of the high cost of living. These discussions took place with the upcoming November elections, which will determine control of the House of Representatives, on the horizon.