Government shutdown Archives - The Michigan Independent

Mike Johnson

The federal government is weeks away from a shutdown due to House GOP inaction, again

November 29, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson promised quick action on appropriations bills, but his caucus cannot agree on them.

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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., shakes hands with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., before Republicans try to elect Johnson to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Politics, U.S. House

Republicans focus on defunding Biden officials’ salaries instead of funding government

November 13, 2023

Republicans voted to eliminate Vice President Kamala Harris' salary and reduce other officials’ salaries to $1.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. President Joe Biden and his White House’s relationship with Johnson will be one of the most consequential relationships in Washington for at least the next year. But some of Johnson’s early decisions have confounded White House officials who are still trying to get to know him. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Economy, Politics, U.S. House

House Republicans may cause another government shutdown in 12 days

November 6, 2023

Weeks of internal chaos in the House Republican caucus have left little time for an agreement to keep the federal government running.

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