House Remains Closed as Johnson Sticks to Shutdown Strategy
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled multiple weeks of votes amid a government shutdown, causing frustration among Democrats who criticize the move as irresponsible, especially as federal workers and military personnel face missed paychecks and increased hardship. The House will not reconvene until at least October 20, with Democrats pushing for votes to fund troop pay and reopen the government, while Republicans remain focused on passing their spending bill through the Senate.
