Speaker Johnson: DEI Is Part of Dem Shutdown Agenda

Government Shutdown: Day 28 - DEI Programs at the Heart of the StandoffAs the government shutdown enters its 28th day, the Senate votes on a clean continuing resolution, but Democrats reject it once again. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, accuses Democrats of insisting on funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which he claims are stalling progress. The standoff has left government workers without pay and major programs like food subsidies on the brink of running out of money. Johnson reveals that Democrats are pushing for millions in spending, including global LGBTQI+ campaigns, democracy grants in the Balkans, and feminist projects in Africa. He argues that Republicans are simply asking for a bill to restart paychecks and services, but Democrats refuse to budge unless these DEI items are included. Johnson accuses Democrats of letting fear drive their choices, prioritizing their far-left base over government workers and families. The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal worker union, puts public pressure on Democrats to join Republicans in a vote to end the shutdown. With vital government benefits like food assistance programs set to stop sending payments soon, the shutdown's impact on regular families and workers grows more severe. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.