Speaker Johnson insists he’s sticking to budget deal but announces no plan to stop partial shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Friday he is sticking with the bipartisan spending deal he struck with the other congressional leaders, but offered no clear path for overcoming <a class=«Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement» data-gtm-enhancement-style=«LinkEnhancementA» href=«https://apnews.com/House» speaker mike johnson insisted friday he is sticking with the bipartisan budget deal struck other congressional leaders but offered no clear path for overcoming hard-right opposition to prevent a partial government shutdown down next week. emerged from days of testy meetings behind closed doors at capitol read terse statement. just months on job new trying set record straight that will not in fact renege made. his first big test as leader has yet show how quell revolt right flank ousted predecessor. top line agreement remains r-la. said referring accord reached jan. are getting our steps together and we working towards robust appropriations process said. stay tuned all that. target="_blank" rel=«noopener»>hard-right opposition
