WATCH LIVE: Mike Johnson holds presser on day 21 of shutdown
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson held a press conference amid the ongoing federal government shutdown,which has now entered its 21st day. during the briefing, Johnson addressed the continuing stalemate between Republicans and Democrats, especially highlighting failed negotiations over healthcare concessions. senate Majority Leader John Thune is reportedly preparing to support legislation aimed at paying federal workers during the shutdown, but Johnson expressed skepticism that the Senate will approve such a bill. The situation reflects the deep partisan divisions that have prolonged the shutdown and its impact on federal employees.
WATCH LIVE: Mike Johnson holds a press conference addressing government shutdown
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.
Democrats have been working for weeks to try to find concessions from Republicans on healthcare to no avail. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is expected to back a bill to pay federal workers this week, but Johnson said he doesn’t believe the Senate will pass it.
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