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Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Republican and Democratic senators dig in heels over government shutdown

Lindsey Graham says closure won’t push him to meet Democrats’ demands on Obama-era healthcare subsidies

The Guardian - US

Steve Bannon likens Congress to Duma as White House officials boast about ruling with ‘iron fist,’ report says

President’s inner circle gloating over his complete control over Republicans on Capitol Hill, according to a report, while critics decry ‘Putinization’ of GOP

The Independent UK

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Elizabeth Warren Says Soon Americans May Have To Choose Between Paying For Health Care Or Electricity, Calls Coming Crisis 'Dire'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a social media post on Sunday that Republicans' "massive health care cuts" would send premiums soaring for millions, forcing some families to choose between medical bills and utility payments.

Benzinga

Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals latest rift with MAGA as she bucks Trump on ICE raids that were core of his campaign

New stance comes as Mike Johnson reveals what he told MTG as she continues to break with Republicans

The Independent UK

Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds

Party sticks to its guns on healthcare and says it’s willing to hold out – much to the delight of its progressive supporters

The Guardian - US

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?"

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"This gets real": GOP escalates shutdown fight with rescissions, layoffs

A fresh effort to claw back congressionally approved spending could threaten the little progress made toward reopening the government.

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

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

White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO fights issue in court as union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans

The Guardian - US

‘My kids could die!’: Tearful Republican military mom begs Mike Johnson for soldier pay during shutdown

Is he listening? Does he care?

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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.

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The Independent UK

Military mom begs House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown: ‘My kids could die’

“I think that it is awful, and the audacity of someone who makes six figures a year to do this to military families is insane,” the voter told House Speaker Mike Johnson

The Mary Sue

‘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.

Axios

Mike Johnson: "Of course" we'd give back pay to federal workers

The White House has made clear that back pay isn't a guarantee.

The Guardian - US

Senate still deadlocked over shutdown as Trump reiterates threat to Democrats

Seventh round of votes fails to yield breakthrough while president threatens to cut funds for ‘Democrat programs’

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Roll Call

The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call

With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting.

The Independent UK

MTG ditches Fox News for CNN as MAGA firebrand joins Wolf Blitzer to rip her party over shutdown standoff

The Republican congresswoman says Trump is not to blame for the shutdown but faults leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson in rare CNN visit where she also took on Ted Cruz and talked Epstein files

The Guardian - US

Why is the US House speaker refusing to seat an elected Democrat?

Adelita Grijalva won a landslide election for her Arizona seat. But Mike Johnson is defying the will of the voters

The Guardian - US

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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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks MAGA Backlash Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance Announcement

Jimmy Kimmel returned to television this week and wasted no time poking fun at President Donald Trump’s supporters

Benzinga

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.

Axios

Scoop: Senate Republicans eye piecemeal government reopening

Bipartisan talks to reopen the government via a short-term spending stopgap bill are frozen.

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