House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing criticism for a private meeting with Jared Kushner. The meeting took place to discuss potential collaboration between the White House and Democrats on issues like immigration and housing.

A source familiar with the meeting provided some details to CNN. Jeffries has defended his actions, citing the need to solve problems and meet with those on the other side of the aisle.

Further information about the meeting and Jeffries' defense is available from the source. The meeting was reportedly held in New York, and Jeffries spoke about it on CNN's The Situation Room.