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Politics October 6

Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries' 'desperate' call for televised shutdown debate

Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' challenge for a primetime House floor debate on the ongoing government shutdown.

Politics October 4

Mike Johnson rallies House Republicans on government shutdown messaging war during private call

House Republicans held a conference call on the fourth day of the government shutdown, and Speaker Mike Johnson urged unity as Senate Democrats reject a GOP funding plan.

House Of Representatives October 3

Johnson sends critical signal to Schumer as Dems dig in on government shutdown chaos

House Speaker Mike Johnson is raising stakes against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over government funding as Democrats demand Obamacare subsidies.

Politics October 3

Trump, Johnson appear at odds in government shutdown messaging

As Democrats refuse to back a GOP funding plan without healthcare subsidies, President Trump and Speaker Johnson strike different tones on the shutdown’s impact.

Chuck Schumer October 3

Blame Game: Republicans claim Schumer forced shutdown 'because he’s terrified' of AOC primary challenge

Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing the federal shutdown to avoid a potential Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., primary.

House Of Representatives October 2

'Real consequences': Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed the everyday Americans he is concerned would be at risk in the event of a prolonged government shutdown.

Illegal Immigrants October 2

Johnson says Democrats lying about illegal immigrant healthcare push

Speaker Mike Johnson is defending GOP Medicaid reforms as Democrats deny accusations they're seeking healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants amid the funding fight.

Media October 1

Speaker Johnson blames House Dems for 'terribly selfish' government shutdown

Johnson criticized Dems for rejecting a spending measure and attempting to undo Medicaid reforms, calling the move a “terribly selfish decision" that leaves Americans paying the price.

Media October 1

Speaker Johnson, ABC’s Stephanopoulos clash over government shutdown, illegal immigrants getting healthcare

House Speaker Mike Johnson and ABC's George Stephanopoulos sparred over Democratic healthcare proposals and Republican claims about illegal immigrant coverage amid government shutdown.

Donald Trump October 1

Blame Game: GOP spotlights 'Schumer shutdown' while Dems lash out at Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms

Chuck Schumer faces political pressure over government shutdown strategy as Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare funding and blame assignment.

Donald Trump September 30

Majority of American voters warn Dems shouldn't back government shutdown over this key issue: poll

Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over government shutdown as poll shows voters would blame both parties, with President Donald Trump's approval rating underwater at 43%.