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

House Republicans hold conference call on fourth day of government shutdown, with Speaker Mike Johnson urging unity as Senate Democrats reject GOP funding plan.

'Schumer shutdown' already cost taxpayers $1.2B in pay to employees not working

Federal government shutdown furloughs 750,000 employees who will receive backpay under 2019 law, costing $400 million per day ...