Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Leaders Give Remarks As Shutdown Nears 3-week Mark - October 21, 2025

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republican leaders will brief reporters Tuesday morning as the government shutdown entered its 21st day.
Johnson, in frustration, has signaled that he will not recall lawmakers back to Washington for votes until the government reopens. Senate Democrats on Monday blocked the GOP-led continuing resolution (CR) for the 11th time.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) following the latest vote suggested it may be time for the House to come back to work.