- House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to engage in negotiations to address the ongoing government shutdown.
- The primary point of contention is reported to be the funding bill, which Democrats have rejected due to Republican-added provisions.
- Speaker Johnson has criticized Democrats for standing firm on issues related to Obamacare, suggesting their stance contributed to the shutdown.
- Attempts at passing a clean funding bill have been unsuccessful, as disagreements over Republican provisions have stalled progress.
- The political stalemate continues, with both parties holding firm on their positions while the government remains in shutdown.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/johnson-shuts-door-negotiating-shutdown-deal-democrats-dig-obamacare)
