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House Speaker Rejects Senate Deal, Frustrates Republicans Amid Shutdown

4/7/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to end the partial government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security has been unfunded for 52 days.
Johnson's initial support for the Senate plan, which he later abandoned, angered many House Republicans.
House Republicans view Johnson's actions as a bait-and-switch tactic.
A conference call revealed frustration over leadership strategy amid the longest United States government shutdown.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to end the partial government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security has been unfunded for 52 days.
Johnson's initial support for the Senate plan, which he later abandoned, angered many House Republicans.
House Republicans view Johnson's actions as a bait-and-switch tactic.
A conference call revealed frustration over leadership strategy amid the longest United States government shutdown.