Johnson, House and the shutdown
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It’s been a long time since Democrats have been on the right side of any political fight when you look at the polls, but this is one of those times.
Amid growing frustration, Johnson has indicated he will not recall lawmakers to Washington for votes until the government is reopened
Speaker Mike Johnson reiterates that average Americans "are getting hurt" due to Democrats' fear of backlash from the "far-left think tank" as the federal government shutdown rages on.
Speaker Mike Johnson will hold a press conference at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. THUNE PIVOTS TO FEDERAL WORKER PAY AS LATEST SHUTDOWN TRIAL BALLOON Johnson speaks to the press as the government shutdown continues into its 21st day.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday at the 2025 "government shutdown" entered its fourth week: SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: Well, welcome everybody. Day 21 of the Democrat shutdown. It's now three weeks--three weeks since the Democrats have decided to close the entire federal government.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republican leaders will brief reporters Tuesday morning as the government shutdown entered its 21st day. Johnson, in frustration, has signaled that he will
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's constituents have been without representation in the House for more than seven months.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Monday for not ‘doing their jobs’ during the government shutdown while they attended “No Kings” rallies last weekend.
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, House Speaker Mike Johnson does not appear motivated to use his uniquely powerful position to resolve the crisis. Nor does he seem inclined to swear in Rep.