Speaker Mike Johnson warns of potential record-long government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Monday that the United States is “barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns” in history as lawmakers remain deadlocked over federal funding and policy issues.

The government shutdown, now approaching its third week, continues to affect millions of Americans, federal employees, and essential services.

Johnson’s comments highlight the growing uncertainty for government operations, health insurance, disaster relief, and other critical programs.

Speaking to reporters, Johnson said, “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history, unless Democrats drop their partisan demands and pass a clean no strings attached budget to reopen the government and pay our federal workers,” according to CNN