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Democrats fume as Mike Johnson cancels more House votes: "They should be ashamed"

"Who's writing their talking points," said one senior House Democrat, "Marie Antoinette?"

Axios

White House Says 'Substantial' Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.

International Business Times

Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown

ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out

The Independent UK

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Mass firings begin as White House weighs keeping troops paid - Roll Call

The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday.

Roll Call

Photos of the week | October 3-9, 2025 - Roll Call

As the government shutdown entered week two, the House and Senate leaders spent much of the week holding daily news conferences and events.

Roll Call

‘Shut your mouth’: Hakeem Jeffries just had a heated standoff with MAGA Rep Mike Lawler

Hakeem Jeffries is taking down all MAGA maniacs, one at a time. After challenging Republican Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a debate, the House minority leader has now taken down Mike Lawler.

The Mary Sue

New York attorney general calls bank fraud indictment ‘desperate weaponization of our justice system’ – as it happened

Trump says federal cuts made while government is shut down will ‘only’ target his opponents’s priorities; House-passed bill and Democratic stopgap rejected

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Mike Johnson Gets Confronted In Fiery Hallway Clash By Arizona Democrats Over Government Shutdown: He's Keeping Republicans On An 'Extended Vacation'

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday regarding the government shutdown, healthcare delays, and Epstein-related files.

Benzinga

Scoop: Mamdani ally weighs challenging Hakeem Jeffries

Just talking about a potential campaign could drive a further wedge between Mamdani — the democratic socialist in line to be New York's next mayor — and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Axios

Senators press Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat who could force Epstein vote

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold press conference at speaker’s office over his refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva

The Guardian - US

Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Axios

US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent days

The Guardian - US

With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere

With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.

Roll Call

Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

Roll Call

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Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Blames Trump For Government Shutdown, Says Republicans Are 'Hellbent On Taking Health Care Away From 60 Million Americans'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans of triggering the government shutdown, calling the standoff a "life or death" issue for millions of Americans.

The Independent UK

‘Absolutely disgusted’ Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly is Democrats’ best GOP friend in shutdown fight over Obamacare

‘You are going to hear me utter words I never thought I'd say: Marjorie Taylor Greene is right,’ Raphael Warnock tells The Independent

Roll Call

No civility in a shutdown? For Congress, security fears and rhetoric collide - Roll Call

As the funding lapse continues and Republicans and Democrats play a familiar blame game, some worry the cycle is hard to break.

Roll Call

White House may nix pay for workers furloughed during shutdown - Roll Call

A top White House lawyer floats the idea that furloughed workers don't need to be paid after a government shutdown.

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The Mary Sue

‘Any day this week’: Grab the popcorn, Hakeem Jeffries just called out Speaker Mike Johnson for a live debate

Hakeem Jeffries has publicly challenged the Republican Speaker, Mike Johnson, for a live debate on the ongoing shutdown situation. Guess who’s going to hide behind the white wall again?

The Independent UK

Trump takes to TikTok to tell young people they ‘owe him big’ after ‘saving’ platform during bizarre motivational speech

It was the president’s first post on the Chinese-owned video app since Election Day 2024, alongside Vice President JD Vance

Roll Call

Trump open to bipartisan health care deal to end shutdown - Roll Call

In impromptu remarks, Trump signals willingness to continue expanded premium tax credits for coverage purchased on government-run exchanges.

The Independent UK

The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities

It’s now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government

Roll Call

Trump dials back public schedule as government shutdown rolls on - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has had fewer public appearances on his schedule since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1.

Axios

Mike Johnson rejects Hakeem Jeffries' demand to debate shutdown in prime time

One House Democrat, asked about Johnson refusing to accept the proposal, told Axios: "Why would he?"

The Independent UK

‘Any day this week in primetime’: Hakeem Jeffries just challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate over shutdown

Johnson dismisses the efforts as ‘theatrics’

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