Johnson Warns of Potentially Longest U.S. Government Shutdown

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson warns the ongoing government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history, citing unresolved disputes over health care subsidies and refusing to negotiate with Democrats until they pause their demands and reopen the government. The shutdown has halted many federal operations, affected federal workers' pay, and created economic uncertainty, with the debate primarily centered on the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies.