Democrats and Republicans remain at impasse amid government shutdown 07:44

The GOP’s government shutdown could cost it the Virginia race for governor Voters know Republicans have a monopoly on power in Washington, and they’re going to hold them accountable. Oct. 27, 2025, 4:34 PM EDT

By Joe Scarborough

This is an adapted excerpt from the Oct. 27 episode of “Morning Joe.”

Speaker Mike Johnson once again refused to reconvene the House this week, designating another district work period , meaning no votes will be held for a sixth consecutive week in the chamber. But you can’t call it a “work period” if you’re not working.

Republicans have to know how bad this looks. You have federal employees, people in the military, air traffic controllers , who are working every day

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