Paramount acquires The Free Press, appoints Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief

Speaker Mike Johnson has assured Senate Democrat Patty Murray of his intention to facilitate bipartisan negotiations on government funding bills once the shutdown ends, amid ongoing standoff and stalled negotiations between House and Senate leaders. Johnson expressed readiness to bring bills to the floor, while Democrats demand guardrails and extensions for ACA tax credits. The shutdown continues with little progress, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.