Johnson Announces Major Cancelation

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking decisive action in the middle of the government shutdown. Instead of playing along with Democrat delay tactics, Johnson is canceling next week’s House votes to force Senate Democrats to face the pressure.

Republicans are united behind a clean continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government for seven weeks without loading it up with new Democrat spending demands.

Johnson Stands Firm Against Schumer and Senate Democrats

Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have blocked the GOP funding plan again and again. Instead of reopening the government, they are holding out for new subsidies and political favors.

On Friday, Johnson officially declared October 7–13 a “district work period,” meaning the House will stay home until Democrats stop blocking the resolution.

“The House is ready to get back to business the moment Senator Schumer agrees to end this shutdown,” Johnson told reporters.

This move isn’t new. Johnson already canceled votes earlier in the week to ramp up pressure. He’s made it clear: House Republicans already did their job — it’s the Senate Democrats who refuse to act.

Republicans Say Democrats Are Playing Games

House Republicans plan a private member call on Saturday morning. At the same time, Democrats are scrambling to distract the public by bringing up unrelated issues — including a procedural push to force a vote on the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Johnson is holding the line. He has refused to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) during “pro forma” sessions because her signature would give Democrats just enough votes to force action on the Epstein matter. Johnson says she’ll be sworn in when the House officially reconvenes.

Trump and GOP Leadership Push Back

President Trump and GOP leaders back Johnson’s strategy. They argue that Democrats are trying to use the shutdown to grab power and spend more of your money.

House Republicans point out that Epstein investigations are already underway in committee — making Democrat demands little more than a political stunt.

Schumer Attacks, But Republicans Stay Focused

Senate Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out, claiming Republicans “care more about protecting the Epstein files than protecting the American people.”

But voters know the truth: Democrats are blocking a clean bill that would reopen government without wasteful spending or political games.

The Bottom Line

Speaker Mike Johnson is holding strong. Instead of bending to Democrat demands, Republicans are standing united with President Trump and demanding a clean bill to get the government running again.

Democrats created this standoff — now it’s on them to end it.