Speaker Johnson says Democrats are ‘not serious’ about negotiating end to shutdown: Full interview

Government Funding & Shutdown - The House Speaker argues the government shutdown is due to the Senate Democrats' refusal to pass a clean continuing resolution [6][7] - The House passed a clean CR, but the Senate's counterproposal includes an additional $1.5 trillion in new spending for a seven-week funding measure and clawing back $50 billion for rural hospitals [8] - The White House is preparing to potentially lay off thousands of federal workers due to the shutdown [10] - Democrats are demanding the funding bill include an extension of the Obamacare tax credits, affecting approximately 19 million people [14][15] Healthcare & Immigration - Disagreement exists regarding Medicaid funding for hospitals providing emergency care, including to undocumented immigrants [18] - Republicans claim Democrats want to reimburse hospitals at a higher rate for care provided to illegal aliens than to US citizens [19] - The speaker alleges that Democrats want to reverse changes made in July 4th law that would spend $200 billion of taxpayer funds on healthcare for illegals [20][22][23] National Security & Domestic Issues - President Trump's remarks about using the military to "straighten out" cities run by "radical left Democrats" sparked controversy [24] - The speaker defends the use of National Guard troops in Washington DC, citing improved safety and suggesting it could be a model for other cities [25][26][28]