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Republicans Blame Democrats for Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/30/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed Republicans are not in charge amid the shutdown that began on October 1.
Democrats criticized the claim, noting Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House.
Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders, say Republicans are responsible for the shutdown and its health-care impact.
The largest federal workers' union has called for an end to the shutdown with a clean funding resolution.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed Republicans are not in charge amid the shutdown that began on October 1.
Democrats criticized the claim, noting Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House.
Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders, say Republicans are responsible for the shutdown and its health-care impact.
The largest federal workers' union has called for an end to the shutdown with a clean funding resolution.