Shutdown Showdown: Johnson Blames Democrats, Layoffs Loom

Government shutdown showdown! Speaker Johnson blames Senate Dems for stalling a House-backed funding bill, accusing Schumer of playing politics while vital services for veterans, seniors, and disaster relief hang in the balance. Johnson dodges questions on healthcare subsidies, prioritizing ending the shutdown. Meanwhile, potential Trump administration layoffs loom, threatening thousands of federal jobs if the deadlock continues. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.