National Shutdown: Johnson and Jeffries’ high-stakes funding dance

Louisiana congressman, Mike Johnson. Photo Credit- Politico

As the September sun sets over Capitol Hill, the specter of a government shutdown looms large, casting a familiar shadow over Washington’s political landscape. On September 2, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down to discuss a critical issue: keeping the government funded past the September 30 deadline. According to … Read more