From the Capitol: Party Leaders Comment on Day 2 of Gov’t Shutdown

C-SPAN: “Welcome to day two of the Democratic shutdown,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA) as he and other House Republican leaders discussed the shutdown and Republican efforts to pass a “clean” continuing resolution. He answered questions on potential cuts to federal government jobs by the Trump administration and gave advice to his colleague, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), regarding social media memes posted by the president. “To my friend Hakeem, man, just ignore it. Gavin Newsom was trolling me last night … and I thought it was hilarious … for all of my friends, R’s and D’s, don’t respond to it. Get to work, do the people’s business,” said Speaker Johnson.

C-SPAN: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to reporters as the government shutdown continues for a second day. He continues to say that the Republicans have caused the shutdown by refusing to negotiate with them on extending healthcare tax credits.