House steers clear of DC as Senate tensions ramp up

House steers clear of DC as Senate tensions ramp up

The House has no plans to return to Washington this week as Republicans seek to pressure Senate Democrats into ending a shutdown by passing their spending bill. “We need them to turn the lights back on,” Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed the decision, writing Saturday that his team will “maintain a robust presence in Washington” while the caucus meets virtually tonight. Democrats also took the opportunity …