Johnson admits stale message; Jeffries urges talks | JQJO

On Day 22 of the shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson conceded at his Capitol news conference that the GOP’s message feels "old" and said a strategy shift may be needed, even as he insisted Republicans are "99.8%" united in refusing to negotiate with Democrats until the government is funded. With the lapse now the second-longest on record, Johnson hinted the House may be called back. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged talks, stood by $1.5 trillion demands, and said Trump has spent more time golfing than talking to Democrats. A new poll found 45% blame congressional Republicans, 39% Democrats.