House Speaker Mike Johnson and ABC's George Stephanopoulos sparred over Democratic healthcare proposals and Republican claims about illegal immigrant coverage amid government shutdown.

Speaker Mike Johnson claims Chuck Schumer's shutdown strategy backfired by giving the executive branch the power to reshape government services.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sparred with ABC host George Stephanopoulos over Democrats' health care proposal.

Johnson criticized Dems for rejecting a spending measure and attempting to undo Medicaid reforms, calling the move a “terribly selfish decision" that leaves Americans paying the price.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on CNN reacted to concerns by Democrats that President Donald Trump could use the shutdown to shrink the federal government. DANA BASH, CNN: I do want -- I want to talk about something you said this morning about Chuck Schumer.

Vice President JD Vance says Republicans want to resolve the health care issues that concern Democrats and led to the government shutdown but won't negotiate until it reopens.

The government shut down after both parties failed to agree on a short-term deal to keep the government funded.

The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.