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House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed on Tuesday that Democrats are demanding billions in wasteful and ideological spending, including $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans, as part of their conditions to reopen the government.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the 14th day of what he called the Democrat government shutdown, Johnson said the American people are suffering because Democrats have chosen politics over responsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome to day 14 of the Democrat government shutdown,\u201d Johnson said during his press briefing. \u201cIt\u2019s two weeks of Democrats in Congress inflicting untold pain on the American people for nothing other than pure politics.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson explained that House Republicans had already offered a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded, but Democrats repeatedly rejected it.<\/p>\n
Instead, he said, Democrats are tying unrelated left-wing priorities to essential government operations in an attempt to strong-arm Republicans into approving radical spending measures.<\/p>\n
He accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of catering to what he described as the party\u2019s \u201cMarxist base.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Speaker laid out details from the Democrats\u2019 counterproposal, calling it a $1.5 trillion wish list of reckless spending that would send taxpayer money to liberal causes and foreign projects that have nothing to do with running the U.S. government.<\/p>\n
Among the examples he cited were $24.6 million for climate resilience programs in Honduras.<\/p>\n
Another $13.4 million would go to civic engagement programs in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n
An additional $2.9 million is earmarked for desert locust risk reduction in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n
The Democrats\u2019 plan also calls for $2 million to fund \u201corganizing for feminist democratic principles\u201d in Africa, according to Johnson.<\/p>\n
Johnson highlighted the $3.9 million in LGBTQI+ democracy grants for the Western Balkans as an example of Democrats\u2019 misplaced priorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey want to spend 3.9 million of your hard-earned dollars for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cWe are not doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n
He argued that Democrats are also trying to undo common-sense reforms enacted by Republicans that prevent illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded healthcare.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a fact,\u201d he said. \u201cThey would add illegal aliens and non-citizens back to taxpayer-funded benefits. It would cost taxpayers nearly $200 billion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson further warned that Democrats want to roll back modest work requirements placed on able-bodied young men without dependents.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Democrats are pushing to make COVID-era Obamacare subsidies permanent, with no income limits or meaningful reforms.<\/p>\n
Johnson said this approach would not only punish working Americans but also reward dependency and mismanagement.<\/p>\n
The Speaker accused Democrats of prioritizing ideological projects over the immediate needs of the American people.<\/p>\n
He said their proposal exposes how out of touch the party has become, highlighting spending for causes abroad while Americans face uncertainty at home.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not about keeping the lights on,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cThis is about Democrats trying to use the shutdown as leverage to fund their far-left agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson reminded reporters that Republicans have already passed legislation to reopen the government responsibly, without any of the unrelated political riders Democrats insist on including.<\/p>\n
The Republican plan, he said, would maintain government operations, protect taxpayers, and prevent wasteful spending abroad.<\/p>\n
Johnson also pointed out that the Democrats\u2019 proposal would restore funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sending a half-billion dollars to what he described as liberal media outlets that have long benefited from taxpayer subsidies.<\/p>\n
He described it as another example of Democrats using government funding to reward their political allies rather than serving the public good.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are not the priorities of the American people,\u201d Johnson said firmly. \u201cThey are the priorities of a radical political class that has forgotten who they work for.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Speaker ended his remarks by calling on Democrats to stop the political games and join Republicans in reopening the government immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a clean bill ready to go,\u201d he said. \u201cIt keeps the government open, pays our troops, secures the border, and protects hardworking taxpayers. Democrats need to stop holding America hostage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson\u2019s comments reflect growing frustration among House Republicans who say Democrats are using the shutdown to push through spending on social experiments, foreign projects, and activist groups under the guise of government funding.<\/p>\n
He warned that such spending will only deepen America\u2019s fiscal crisis and fuel public anger toward Washington\u2019s political class.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a moment for leadership,\u201d Johnson concluded. \u201cIt\u2019s time to put the American people first and end this shutdown\u2014not by giving in to woke demands, but by standing firm for fiscal sanity and common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
The clash over immigration enforcement and public safety in California has reached a boiling point, with riots erupting in downtown Los Angeles following a series of immigration raids.As violence spread through the streets, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco took direct aim at Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders, accusing them of encouraging lawlessness while federal and local authorities struggled to restore order.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that more than a dozen illegal immigrants suspected of violent crimes in the United States were apprehended during the Los Angeles raids.According to DHS, hundreds of individuals were arrested by ICE officers and agents, many of them carrying serious criminal convictions.\u201cAmerica\u2019s brave ICE officers are removing the worst of the worst from LA\u2019s streets, while LA\u2019s leaders are working tirelessly against them,\u201d DHS said in a statement.Federal officials argued that local resistance to immigration enforcement has made California cities more dangerous and has emboldened criminal networks operating in immigrant communities.The raids triggered immediate unrest. Protesters took to the streets, but authorities said many of the gatherings quickly turned violent, with agitators clashing with police, vandalizing property, and obstructing law enforcement operations. Federal officials insisted these were not peaceful protests but organized efforts to disrupt federal enforcement.<\/p>\n
Bianco echoed that sentiment, stating, \u201cThey are not protesting. They are trying to violently influence something by political action. That is what this is. That is everything that the Constitution stands against.\u201dHe warned that unchecked violence threatens the foundation of civil society. \u201cA civilized society has an adherence to the rule of law, and there is a consequence for breaking that social compact,\u201d Bianco said. \u201cAnd when politicians encourage this behavior, it will facilitate the downfall of our civilized society.\u201dBianco did not mince words in his criticism of Governor Newsom. \u201cGovernor Newsom needs to put his phone down, go sit in his house behind the comfort of his TV screen and a couch, and be quiet because he is doing nothing but fueling this process,\u201d the sheriff declared.\u201cHe needs to stay out of the way of law enforcement. He knows nothing about this. He knows absolutely nothing about the enforcement of law. He despises the enforcement of law, and he has encouraged this.\u201dBianco, a Republican currently running for governor himself, positioned his remarks as a stark contrast to Newsom\u2019s approach, casting himself as a defender of law enforcement and public order.The unrest in Los Angeles has not only tested local law enforcement but also triggered a complex legal fight over the president\u2019s authority to deploy military forces domestically.In June, President Trump ordered thousands of National Guard members and Marines into Los Angeles after protests related to immigration spiraled into widespread riots.While most of those troops have since returned home, about 300 remain in the city. Their continued presence is the subject of a heated legal battle.<\/p>\n
Last week, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the Guard\u2019s involvement in direct law enforcement activities violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits federal troops from engaging in domestic policing.His ruling allowed Guard troops to protect federal facilities but barred them from conducting arrests, crowd control, or other policing duties.The Trump administration appealed, arguing that Breyer\u2019s restrictions jeopardized public safety and undermined presidential authority. On Thursday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifted Breyer\u2019s restrictions, granting the administration\u2019s request for an \u201cadministrative stay.\u201dThe appeals court emphasized that its ruling was procedural, not a final decision.The legal battle underscores the ongoing power struggle between the Trump administration and Democratic officials in California. Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have insisted the deployment of federal troops was unlawful, arguing that Trump bypassed proper procedures to federalize the Guard.They contend that authority over the Guard should remain with the state.Breyer initially agreed with that position, ordering command returned to Newsom, but the appeals court has twice stepped in to block his orders while the case proceeds.For the Trump administration, the legal fight is about more than just Los Angeles. Officials argue that violent crime in major cities across the country is out of control and requires federal intervention. They view Guard deployments as essential \u201csurges\u201d to stabilize cities where local leaders have failed.Democratic governors and mayors counter that these moves amount to federal overreach, undermining state sovereignty and militarizing local policing.The debate has crystallized into two sharply opposing visions. Supporters of Trump\u2019s policies argue that federal law enforcement and military assistance are necessary to restore order and protect communities from violent gangs, repeat offenders, and criminal aliens.They view the riots in Los Angeles as proof that local leaders have lost control and prioritize political narratives over public safety.Opponents, however, argue that Trump is exploiting unrest to justify an unprecedented expansion of executive power. They claim his actions are designed to score political points rather than genuinely address crime.Sheriff Bianco\u2019s comments reflect the frustrations of many law enforcement officers who feel caught in the middle of these political battles. For Bianco, the issue is not partisan but foundational: society cannot survive without adherence to law and order.The outcome of the 9th Circuit\u2019s eventual ruling will have far-reaching consequences. If the court sides with the Trump administration, it will strengthen presidential authority to deploy military forces in domestic crises, potentially reshaping how future administrations respond to civil unrest.If it rules against Trump, it could limit the ability of presidents to bypass state leaders in matters of public safety.Meanwhile, on the ground in Los Angeles, the situation remains volatile. Federal authorities insist they will continue targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records, even as protests and riots flare in response.Community leaders are divided, with some calling for more accountability from law enforcement and others demanding an end to federal crackdowns.The violence in Los Angeles has exposed deep divisions over immigration, public safety, and the limits of federal power. With DHS reporting hundreds of arrests, riots rocking downtown streets, and the National Guard\u2019s role hanging in legal limbo, the crisis shows no signs of abating.Sheriff Chad Bianco\u2019s fiery criticism of Governor Newsom and Democratic leaders highlights the growing rift between law enforcement and politicians over how to respond. As Bianco put it, \u201cWhen politicians encourage this behavior, it will facilitate the downfall of our civilized society.\u201dThe courts, federal agencies, and local governments will continue to battle over authority, but for many residents of Los Angeles, the most urgent concern is immediate: the restoration of peace and safety in their communities.The coming weeks will determine not just the outcome of the legal fight but also the direction of California\u2019s political future and the role of federal power in America\u2019s cities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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