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Government Shutdown Hits 13 Days: Bipartisan Budget Stalemate

10/13/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the government shutdown, now in its 13th day, could become one of the longest in U.S. history if Democrats refuse a 'clean' budget.
Johnson cited remarks from Barack Obama, former President, to emphasize bipartisanship.
Democrats oppose the GOP's continuing resolution, which has bipartisan support and would extend funding through November 21 to buy time for fiscal year 2026 budget talks.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the government shutdown, now in its 13th day, could become one of the longest in U.S. history if Democrats refuse a 'clean' budget.
Johnson cited remarks from Barack Obama, former President, to emphasize bipartisanship.
Democrats oppose the GOP's continuing resolution, which has bipartisan support and would extend funding through November 21 to buy time for fiscal year 2026 budget talks.