House GOP and Democrats clash over troop pay amid shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a call with Republicans amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations, with divisions over paying military personnel and funding bills. Democrats are pushing for legislation to ensure military pay during the shutdown, while the IRS is furloughing half its workforce. The Senate has rejected funding bills multiple times, prolonging the shutdown, with both parties entrenched in their positions. Johnson also faces internal conflicts over procedural issues and the swearing-in of a Democratic representative. The situation remains tense with ongoing debates and political maneuvers.