Asked whether he may consider a different negotiation track as the pressure campaign against Democrats has so far failed to break the standoff, Johnson reiterated that the House-passed bill is a "clean" continuing resolution -- free from legislative gimmicks or political games.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatened House Speaker Mike Johnson with legal action if he didn’t swear in Dem Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Johnson also addressed conservative calls to repeal Obamacare, whose enhanced tax credits form the main dispute between the two parties that led to the funding impasse.

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a government funding bill Tuesday meaning the shutdown is on track to enter its 15th day. Both parties blamed each other.

The California Republican has emerged as an outspoken and fearless critic at a crucial moment for the speaker.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he is launching a campaign to get President Donald Trump that Nobel Peace Prize he so covets. The top House Republican appeared on Tuesday for what have become daily press conferences on Capitol Hill as the U.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) warned Monday that the ongoing federal government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history,