By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-johnson-urges-democrats-to-end-shutdown-with-union-providing-political-cover Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Johnson urges Democrats to end shutdown with union providing political ‘cover’ Politics Oct 28, 2025 4:08 PM EDT Mike Johnson chided Democratic senators, saying they backed themselves “into a corner” over what’s now Day 28 of the second longest shutdown. Watch Johnson’s remarks in the player above Johnson, who has refused to call the House into session, said during his daily press conference at the partly closed Capitol that Democrats have political “cover” now that the largest federal workers union has urged them to reopen government. Democrats are holding out until Republicans agree to preserve health care subsidies for millions of Americans who face skyrocketing insurance premiums. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Mike Johnson chided Democratic senators, saying they backed themselves “into a corner” over what’s now Day 28 of the second longest shutdown. Watch Johnson’s remarks in the player above Johnson, who has refused to call the House into session, said during his daily press conference at the partly closed Capitol that Democrats have political “cover” now that the largest federal workers union has urged them to reopen government. Democrats are holding out until Republicans agree to preserve health care subsidies for millions of Americans who face skyrocketing insurance premiums. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now