Speaker Johnson: This Could Become 'Longest Shutdown' Ever

House Speaker Mike Johnson is now warning the government shutdown could become “one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” insisting Republicans have nothing to negotiate until Democrats relent on their demand to extended healthcare subsidies. It comes as the future of thousands of federal workers hanging in the balance. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Oct 14, 2025 - 16:30
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Speaker Johnson: This Could Become 'Longest Shutdown' Ever
House Speaker Mike Johnson is now warning the government shutdown could become “one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” insisting Republicans have nothing to negotiate until Democrats relent on their demand to extended healthcare subsidies. It comes as the future of thousands of federal workers hanging in the balance. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

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