House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called on Democrats to “bring it” as he continues to intensify his tone during the government shutdown that is rumbling forward with no end in sight.  

President Donald Trump decided last weekend to divert money to pay the 1.3 million active-duty service members who were at risk of missing a paycheck Wednesday as the government shutdown enters its second week. This move has been backed by congressional Republicans after many began to get uncomfortable with the looming halt in pay for the military.