Overview

• Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not reconvene the chamber until the Senate approves the House-passed continuing resolution.
• House GOP leaders designated next week a district work period, and committees canceled planned hearings with Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.
• Senate Democratic leaders oppose the Republican stopgap as they seek changes tied to expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and other health provisions.
• House Republicans scheduled a Saturday member call to discuss next steps while Democrats say they will remain at the Capitol.
• Appropriations Chair Tom Cole is pursuing three standalone funding bills for military construction and veterans affairs, agriculture, and the legislative branch to restore limited operations.