Capitol Hill Shutdown: Heated Exchanges, No Deal | JQJO

Tensions flared on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown entered its eighth day with no resolution in sight. House Democrats and Republicans engaged in heated exchanges over funding and the Affordable Care Act. A confrontation between Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler highlighted deep divisions. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson faced criticism from Democrats for delaying the swearing-in of a new representative, a move they allege is tied to sensitive Epstein files. Both sides accused each other of publicity stunts and failing to prioritize opening the government.