Government Shutdown Drags On as Speaker Johnson Shuns Negotiations and Cuts Loom

The government shutdown continues into its 14th day as Speaker Mike Johnson refuses negotiations and President Trumps budget director threatens federal worker layoffs, impacting vital programs like the Affordable Care Act.

• As the shutdown reaches its 14th day, Speaker Mike Johnsons refusal to negotiate has stalled potential resolutions, directly affecting federal programs, including the Affordable Care Act.
• President Donald Trumps budget director announced plans to continue firing federal workers, raising concerns over the impacts on agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• The United States Department of Homeland Security faces challenges in managing border security, notably with the United States Border Patrol amid ongoing funding uncertainties due to the shutdown.