Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will not hold sessions next week as the Senate continues its work to resolve the government shutdown. Johnson criticized Senate Democrats for their role in the ongoing crisis, stating they are responsible for the predicament. Amidst the chaos, Johnson urged Republicans to pressure Democrats into agreeing to a short-term funding bill, claiming that the current shutdown is a result of political antics from Senate leaders. Meanwhile, Johnson highlighted the troubling impact of the shutdown on various critical services and expressed concerns that Americans are suffering as a result. In related remarks, he suggested that former President Trump is strategically using the situation to challenge Democrats. As the standoff persists, bipartisan negotiations remain stalled, and lawmakers are expected to leave for the weekend without a viable plan.