Government Shutdown Enters Day Three

Speaker Johnson says he’s ‘confident’ the government shutdown will end by Tuesday. That’s a pretty bold claim, considering Senate Democrats are still demanding changes to a spending package.

What’s Behind the Shutdown?

It all started on Saturday, when the government shut down after Senate Democrats refused to back down. They want changes to the spending package, and they’re not budging. This all comes after the killings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota – a tragedy that’s sparked a lot of outrage and calls for action.
Johnson’s confidence is admirable, but it’s hard to see how this gets resolved by Tuesday. It’s not like the Democrats are going to suddenly cave to pressure. They’re playing hardball, and it’s anyone’s guess how this ends.