Speaker Johnson Blasts Dems for Threatening Key Programs

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns of a looming crisis as the government shutdown enters its fifth week. He highlights the risk to crucial programs like SNAP and WIC, which provide food assistance to millions, and early childhood education, with Head Start centers facing funding disruptions. Johnson accuses Democrats of using the situation as political leverage, while Republicans position themselves as the party prioritizing families' needs. With federal agencies and nonprofits bracing for an influx of people seeking help, the standoff threatens to disrupt essential services and leave thousands of children without support. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.