Congressional Lawmakers Continue Work On Funding Bill After Government Shuts Down

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 2: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (C), accompanied by House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) (L), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) (2nd-L), and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) (R), speaks during a news conference outside his office at the U.S. Capitol Building on October 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. The government shut down early Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)