‘ONE-VOTE SITUATION': Johnson on the brink as shutdown chaos builds

• A partial government shutdown is ongoing, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing a narrow path to pass funding legislation due to Democratic opposition.
• Democrats are reportedly using the shutdown to push for sweeping changes to immigration enforcement, while some Republicans are upset about a short-term DHS funding extension.
• Commentators argue that Democrats prioritize 'defending illegals' over protecting American citizens, leading to public frustration and a perceived lack of government stability.
• A federal judge rejected a bid to end an ICE crackdown in Minnesota, and a Portland mayor demanded ICE agents leave the city, further highlighting the contentious nature of immigration enforcement.
• Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) blames the Biden administration for a 'wide-open border' and advocates for ending sanctuary cities and increasing penalties for illegal entry.

The discussion centers on the ongoing partial government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson's challenge in passing funding legislation with a slim Republican majority, and the contentious debate over immigration and border security. Republicans are pushing for stricter enforcement and an end to sanctuary cities, while Democrats are reportedly using the shutdown to leverage changes in immigration policy. The conversation highlights partisan gridlock and its impact on government functions and public sentiment.