Mike Johnson Not Giving In To Democrats’ Main Demand For Shutting Down Government

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Mike Johnson Not Giving In To Democrats’ Main Demand For Shutting Down Government

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson told “Mornings with Maria” host Maria Bartiromo Friday he has not promised to bring up legislation to extend certain COVID-19 pandemic-era payouts for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Senate…

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