House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized his commitment to avoiding a government shutdown, pushing back on suggestions that Democrats may seek to stall negotiations.

“If there's anyone — any Democrats who are trying to suggest that they want to shut the government down, we're going to do everything possible to prevent that from happening,” Johnson said.

The Speaker’s remarks come as Congress faces critical budget deadlines, with both parties under pressure to strike a deal and keep federal operations running.

Johnson’s statement underscores Republican leadership’s effort to project stability while framing Democrats as potentially obstructive. With spending disputes still unresolved, both parties face mounting scrutiny from the public and markets concerned about the economic fallout of a shutdown.