As the government shutdown enters its third week, Speaker Mike Johnson has faced increasing criticism from both Democrats and members of his own party. With continued cancellation of House votes, Democrats have expressed anger over his failure to reconvene lawmakers, calling it shameful. Johnson has blamed Democrats for the impasse while attempting to rally support from the House Freedom Caucus amid internal dissent. GOP tensions are escalating as several Republican representatives have publicly opposed his strategies. Johnson accuses Senate Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, of playing politics with the lives of Americans, while he himself is criticized for avoiding direct answers on pertinent issues such as layoffs. The standoff continues, leaving many Americans in limbo as negotiations stall.