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Speaker Johnson Fatigued as Government Shutdown Hits Day 28

10/29/2025

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson marks the 28th day of the government shutdown and says he is fatigued from overtime while the House remains in recess.
He says the House will not address health care until the shutdown ends, and he blames Senate Democrats for not voting on the GOP funding bill.
He has refused to swear in Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva, citing a precedent that may affect key votes.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson marks the 28th day of the government shutdown and says he is fatigued from overtime while the House remains in recess.
He says the House will not address health care until the shutdown ends, and he blames Senate Democrats for not voting on the GOP funding bill.
He has refused to swear in Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva, citing a precedent that may affect key votes.