**Title: Confrontation Erupts on Capitol Hill Amid Ongoing Shutdown**

Tensions escalated on Capitol Hill Wednesday as the government shutdown entered its eighth day, with no resolution in sight. A heated exchange occurred between House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York in a hallway confrontation following a news conference.

Lawler approached Jeffries, urging him to support a bipartisan bill aimed at extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for one year. "We got a one-year extension. Why don’t we sign on right now?" Lawler asked. Jeffries responded sharply, questioning whether Lawler had received permission from former President Donald Trump. "Did your boss Donald Trump give you permission?" Jeffries retorted.

Lawler insisted that the ACA extension could be easily passed, despite his party leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, showing no interest in supporting the measure as a compromise to end the shutdown. Jeffries dismissed the one-year extension as a "non-starter," advocating instead for a permanent extension of the tax credits.

The confrontation intensified, with Jeffries accusing Lawler of trying to make himself relevant through theatrics. "You’re embarrassing yourself right now," Jeffries said, adding, "Why don’t you just keep your mouth shut?" Lawler countered, questioning the appropriateness of Jeffries' remarks.

Earlier in the day, Speaker Johnson faced off with Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego outside his office. The senators pressed Johnson on the delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election last month. Johnson stated, "We are happy she got elected... But we need the lights turned back on, so we encourage both of you to go open the government."

Gallego accused Johnson of stalling Grijalva's swearing-in to hinder progress on a discharge petition related to Jeffrey Epstein files. Johnson denied any connection, calling the accusation "totally absurd."

As the day progressed, the Senate failed to advance two competing funding proposals, one from Republicans and another from Democrats, further complicating efforts to end the shutdown. The House had previously passed a bill to extend federal funding levels through November 21, but Democrats have indicated they will reject any deal that does not include an extension of the ACA subsidies.

The ongoing standoff has left many lawmakers frustrated, with both sides trading barbs over the impasse. Lawler criticized the Democratic senators for their role in the shutdown, while Jeffries pointed to the Republican leadership's inaction as a contributing factor. The situation remains tense as Congress continues to grapple with the funding crisis.