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Johnson Blames Dems for Shutdown; Urges GOP Reopening Plan

10/3/2025

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Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson called the Democratic funding bill a "wild list of partisan priorities" and urged Senate Democrats to back a GOP plan to reopen government.
He argued the shutdown empowers Trump and blamed Democrats for the impasse.
Vice President JD Vance urged reopening, signaling a shift from shutdown leverage.
Some Republicans fear Trump's aggressive spending cuts and layoffs.

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Story summary

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson called the Democratic funding bill a "wild list of partisan priorities" and urged Senate Democrats to back a GOP plan to reopen government.
He argued the shutdown empowers Trump and blamed Democrats for the impasse.
Vice President JD Vance urged reopening, signaling a shift from shutdown leverage.
Some Republicans fear Trump's aggressive spending cuts and layoffs.