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House Speaker Delays Session, Criticism Mounts Amid Shutdown

10/15/2025

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The House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has delayed the House session for another week, a move critics say harms furloughed workers and Donald Trump.
Columnist James Downie claims Johnson lacks a negotiation plan with Democrats and is using the shutdown to avoid pressing issues.
The delay has stalled the swearing-in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who could trigger a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files.

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The House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has delayed the House session for another week, a move critics say harms furloughed workers and Donald Trump.
Columnist James Downie claims Johnson lacks a negotiation plan with Democrats and is using the shutdown to avoid pressing issues.
The delay has stalled the swearing-in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who could trigger a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files.