"Paul Ryan Criticizes Republicans for Shutdown, Calling Them 'Foolish'"

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan criticized Republican lawmakers for their inability to agree on spending bills, stating that they "look like fools" and "can't govern." A few Republican hard-liners have refused to agree on spending, preventing the passage of a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. Despite some progress in advancing appropriations bills, Ryan is skeptical that House Republicans will be able to avert a shutdown.