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Speaker Johnson: 'House Republicans are doing some of the most meaningful work of their careers' during the shutdown

Johnson won't call the House back into session after a 5-week recess because, he says, the work they're doing in their districts is too important. Meanwhile air traffic controller shortages are slowing down air travel and food aid for millions will end next week unless there's a deal to end the government shutdown.

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