WASHINGTON — As the Democrat Shutdown enters its fifth week, disruptions are spreading across America’s aviation system. Flights are delayed and tens of thousands of federal employees are working without pay. More than a month ago, House Republicans passed a clean, responsible continuing resolution to keep the government open and pay our air traffic controllers. But Democrats are repeatedly choosi... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, and House GOP Leadership to discuss Democrat Leadership openly embracing Marxism and the Far-Left radical wing of their party. Speaker Johnson also addressed the financial strain that the Democrat Shu... Read More »
WASHINGTON — The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate this week published a news story highlighting the pain the government shutdown is causing federal workers in Louisiana. Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation in the House and Senate has collectively voted 13 times since September 19 to keep the government open and checks flowing to federal workers, while the state’s two Democrats voted to shut... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss Congressional Democrat leaders admitting they are intentionally inflicting “suffering” on American families and using that pain as “leverage” in this shutdown. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here. On Democrats using the “suffering” of American families as levera... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 23 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, House GOP Leadership, and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves to discuss the strain of the Democrat Shutdown on air safety and air traffic controllers. “These men and women have one of the most stressful jobs in America. They cannot be 9... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, and top appropriator for our national parks, Rep. Mike Simpson to further highlight the split screen between Republicans and Democrats. “October 22 marks another landmark. This is now the second longest government shutd... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Katherine Clark – the #2 Democrat in the House – openly admitted that Democrats are intentionally inflicting “suffering” on hardworking American families for “leverage” purposes in their Democrat Shutdown. Remember, Democrats are using the federal government and American families as ransom to secure $1.5 trillion in new spending, taxpayer-funded health care for illegal aliens, and hun... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Now the second longest shutdown in U.S. history, Democrats are responsible for the consequences they once warned about. Many small businesses are struggling, veterans’ services are disrupted, service members risk missing paychecks, and low-income families are left scrambling for childcare and food. For years, top Democrat leaders have publicly acknowledged the devastating impacts of g... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Cheryl Casone on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss the harmful effects of the Democrat Shutdown as federal workers, TSA agents, and U.S. troops have to prepare for the possibility of missed paychecks due to the continued Democrat Shutdown. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here. On the Democrat Shutdown continuing to inflict pain on... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 21 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer to highlight the unnecessary pain Washington Democrats are causing the American people by continuing to vote to keep the government closed. Speaker Johnson and Chairman Comer also provided a detailed update on the latest developm... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Following the left-wing “Hate America” rallies over the weekend, the Democrat Shutdown has officially become the longest full government shutdown in United States history. Now that the “Hate America” rallies have ended, Democrats find themselves presiding over a shutdown they have caused — with no plan articulated to end it, no path forward, and millions of Americans at risk of missin... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, and Rep. Chip Roy to urge Senate Democrats — now that they have their political cover from the Far-Left — to do the responsible thing and vote to reopen the government. “Now that Democrats have had their protests and publicity stunts, I... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, The Hill published a news story which exposed the Democrats fear of their Far-Left base as their motive for continuously voting to keep the government closed. “’People are going to get hammered’ if they vote for the House-passed bill to reopen the government and keep it funded through Nov. 21, said one Democratic senator who requested anonymity to talk candidly about their part... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 19 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Jon Karl on ABC News’ This Week and Peter Doocy on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing to discuss the stark contrast between Republicans and Democrats and the ongoing “split screen” between the two parties. “Think of the split screen. What's happening right now? President Trump and Republicans reduced taxes, reduced regulations to g... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Day 17 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers to discuss Senate Democrats not just blocking pay for U.S. troops through the clean CR, but also by rejecting a standalone bill to fund our nation’s defense. Speaker Johnson also addressed the Democrats’ “Hate America” ralli... Read More »