PA Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Interrupts House Speaker's Press Conference on Government Shutdown

Interruption of Press Conference

• 📌 Democratic Representative Chrissy Houlahan interrupted a press conference held by Speaker Mike Johnson.
• 🗣️ Houlahan urged Johnson to "call the leadership of both parties" to find a resolution to the government shutdown.

Speaker Johnson's Response

• 🏛️ Speaker Johnson stated that dialogue had occurred previously, including meetings at the White House with Democratic leaders.
• 📜 Johnson referenced a "clean nonpartisan CR" that he claims Democrats voted against, which he asserts led to the shutdown.
• ⚠️ He accused Democrats of voting to "shut the government down," stop SNAP benefits, and not pay troops and border patrol agents.
• 🎤 Johnson concluded by asking for a question from the press, indicating the end of his remarks on the matter.