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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) talks to reporters after meeting with some of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers at the U.S. Capitol on September 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. Johnson said he supported House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer's (R-KY) investigation into Epstein but wants to respect the privacy of accusers in the process. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) / House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Democratic leadership criticized Speaker Johnson’s decision to adjourn early for the August recess to avoid a vote on the Epstein files. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Speaker Mike Johnson: It’ll be up to Congressional Democrats to stave off federal shutdown

GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson has maintained that it is up to Democrats in Congress to avoid a federal shutdown on October 1st — while specifically calling out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks on at a news conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Capitol Hill on July 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Democratic leaders endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's presidential nominee, after President Joe Biden announced that he would be dropping out earlier this week.(Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Schumer and Jeffries write a letter to GOP leadership, vow to vote against the imminent CR without bipartisan input

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have sent a letter to GOP leaders, proposing an urgent meeting to negotiate a government funding agreement to prevent a shutdown by the end of September.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Elon Musk (L) shakes hands with Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump back stage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is the first time that Trump has returned to Butler since he was injured during an attempted assassination on July 13. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump ‘extends olive branch’ to Musk following feud: ‘I want Elon and all businesses within our Country to THRIVE’

President Donald Trump recently expressed that he wants Elon Musk’s companies — along with American businesses in general— to “thrive,” marking a shift in tone after previously indicating that all federal subsidies to Musk’s enterprises would be eliminated.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 22: President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shake hands while attending the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship on March 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Trump last attended the NCAA wrestling championship in 2023 and has attended high-level sporting events since becoming president in January. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Trump hints at ‘potential’ reconciliation with Musk after online feud: ‘No hard feelings’

President Donald Trump graciously expressed his willingness to reconcile with an apologetic Elon Musk after their recent cutthroat public feud over the GOP president’s “big, beautiful bill” — which led to Musk accusing Trump of close involvement with the now-deceased Jeffrey Epstein, while providing no evidence.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on sanctuary cities' policies at the U.S. Capitol on March 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The hearing comes as President Donald Trump looks to implement key elements of his immigration policy, while threatening to cut funding to cities that resist the administration’s immigration efforts. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

AOC Vs. Schumer: Tensions Boil Over Amid Shutdown Chaos

“Squad” member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday after he said he would not stop a GOP-backed stopgap bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown.

(L) WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 08: U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks at a House Second Amendment Caucus press conference at the U.S. Capitol on June 08, 2022 in Washington, DC. The lawmakers said the recent gun control legislation proposed by Democrats infringe on Constitution rights and will not work to curb gun violence. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) / (R)WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the press at the U.S. Capitol on December 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House approved a stopgap funding bill Friday to avert a government shutdown, extending funding into mid-March and including disaster relief, but omitting a debt ceiling suspension sought by President-elect Donald J. Trump after Republican opposition. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Rep. Massie Opposes, Leads Charge Against Mike Johnson As Speaker Despite Trump Endorsement

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has revealed that he still plans on refusing to vote for Mike Johnson to stay on as the House Speaker, despite a recent endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump.