Speaker Johnson: Dems Digging In to Protect Partisan Spending

Speaker Mike Johnson defends President Trump and House Republicans against claims they're to blame for the ongoing government shutdown. He argues Democrats are blocking efforts to reopen the government, affecting critical programs like food assistance and military pay. Johnson accuses Democrats of using the shutdown as a political tool and refusing to compromise. He also dismisses criticism from within his party and supports recent military strikes targeting drug smuggling operations. Johnson promises transparency as Congress returns to session. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.