NewTradingView.com – Investing and Stock News
Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Editor's Pick

Mike Johnson rallies House Republicans on government shutdown messaging war during private call

by October 4, 2025
written by October 4, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans are winning the messaging war over the ongoing government shutdown and urged his conference to keep the heat on congressional Democrats during a private call with lawmakers on Saturday.

The call came on the fourth day of the shutdown, a day after Senate Democrats again rejected a GOP-led plan to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21.

During the call, Johnson and other House GOP leaders urged fellow Republicans to use this next week in their districts to tell constituents about what the ongoing shutdown means for them, Fox News Digital was told.

The House speaker expressed confidence that the shutdown would end quickly if Republicans ‘hold the line,’ Fox News Digital was told, and praised the House GOP’s unity so far amid the fallout.

Johnson also told Republicans toward the end of the call that the House would return only after Senate Democrats voted to reopen the government, a source said.

House and Senate GOP leaders have signaled that they will not budge from their current federal funding proposal, a short-term spending bill called a continuing resolution (CR) that would keep spending levels roughly flat for seven weeks.

That measure passed the House — largely along party lines — on Sept. 19. The House has since been out of session in a bid to put pressure on Senate Democrats to accept the plan.

It is also why Johnson opted on Friday to designate the next week as a district work period, canceling a previously planned legislative session from Tuesday through Friday.

Johnson told House Republicans on the Saturday call that it was the best way to prevent ‘Democrat disruptions,’ Fox News Digital was told. 

No Republicans voiced disagreement with the plan, Fox News Digital was told, signaling the GOP’s unity on the issue.

He told reporters during a press conference Friday morning that the House may not return until Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats agreed with Republicans’ bill.

‘We passed it, and it’s been rejected by the Senate,’ Johnson told reporters during a news conference. ‘So the House will come back into session and do its work as soon as Chuck Schumer allows us to reopen the government. That’s plain and simple.’

Democrats, who were infuriated by being sidelined in the federal funding negotiations, have been pushing for an extension of Obamacare subsidies enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those enhancements would expire by the end of 2025 without congressional action.

Democrats have also introduced a counter-proposal for a CR that would keep the government funded through Oct. 31 while reversing the GOP’s cuts to Medicaid made in their ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ (OBBB).

The counter-proposal would have also restored federal funding to NPR and PBS that was cut by the Trump administration earlier this year.

Republicans have panned that plan as a non-starter full of partisan demands, while pointing out that Democrats have voted for a ‘clean’ measure similar to the GOP proposal 13 times during former President Biden’s time in office.

On the Saturday call, House GOP leaders encouraged Republicans to emphasize that Democrats’ counter-proposal would restore funding for illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid dollars that was cut by the so-called Big, Beautiful Bill, Fox News Digital was told.

Democrats have accused Republicans of lying about that line of attack.

GOP leaders also emphasized on the call that military members are not paid during government shutdowns, urging Republicans to make that point in their districts, while also warning that federal flood insurance funding is also in danger of drying up.

Fox News Digital was also told that House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said the next important date in the shutdown fight would be Oct. 15, the date of servicemembers’ next paycheck — which they could miss if the shutdown is ongoing.

Senate Democrats have now rejected the GOP’s funding plan four times since Sept. 19. The Senate is expected to next vote on the bill again on Monday.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Mike Waltz sees Trump’s Gaza plan as ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity for peace’
next post
‘Schumer shutdown’ already cost taxpayers $1.2B in pay to employees not working

You may also like

Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘desperate’...

October 6, 2025

Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to...

October 6, 2025

Schumer’s shutdown scheme explained: Dems double down on...

October 6, 2025

Self-described ‘unapologetic supporter of Israel’ John Fetterman weighs...

October 6, 2025

More lawmakers say they’re rejecting paychecks as government...

October 6, 2025

Trump warns of ‘massive bloodshed’ if Hamas fails...

October 6, 2025

Trump announces Israel agrees to Gaza ‘initial withdrawal...

October 4, 2025

‘Schumer shutdown’ already cost taxpayers $1.2B in pay...

October 4, 2025

FBI busts alleged Maduro-linked money laundering network spanning...

October 4, 2025

Mike Waltz sees Trump’s Gaza plan as ‘once-in-a-generation...

October 4, 2025
Become a VIP member by signing up for our newsletter. Enjoy exclusive content, early access to sales, and special offers just for you! As a VIP, you'll receive personalized updates, loyalty rewards, and invitations to private events. Elevate your experience and join our exclusive community today!




    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Oil and natural gas: Oil is back on the positive side

    • 2

      The dollar index continues to pull back to a new low

    • 3

      Gold and Silver: Gold remains stable in the $2420 zone

    • 4

      IonQ Stock Review: Should You Consider Investing Now?

    • 5

      Gold Price Surge Hits $3,385 Amid Trade Tensions

    Recent Posts

    • Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to take the heat

      October 6, 2025
    • Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘desperate’ call for televised shutdown debate

      October 6, 2025
    • Schumer’s shutdown scheme explained: Dems double down on Obamacare credits as standoff drags on

      October 6, 2025
    • Self-described ‘unapologetic supporter of Israel’ John Fetterman weighs in as Trump seeks to broker peace deal

      October 6, 2025
    • More lawmakers say they’re rejecting paychecks as government shutdown drags on

      October 6, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (20)
    • Editor's Pick (406)
    • Investing (20)
    • Stock (23)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: NewTradingView.com, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.


    Copyright © 2025 NewTradingView.com All Rights Reserved.


    Back To Top
    NewTradingView.com – Investing and Stock News
    • Investing
    • Stock
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick