WASHINGTON — A Democratic congresswoman interrupted a press conference by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday, demanding he talk to Democrats to negotiate an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

House Speaker Mike Johnson squirmed awkwardly as he struggled to push back on President Trump’s demand that Republicans “go nuclear” in the government shutdown fight. The visibly uneasy speaker was pressed at his daily press conference Monday about Trump’s all-caps Truth Social post urging an end to the filibuster.

Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan crashes Speaker Mike Johnson's government shutdown press conference, temporarily creating chaos as tensions explode on Day 36 of funding crisis.

After 40 days of a standoff, the Senate on Sunday night voted to advance a deal that would move toward funding the government.

Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan accused the Republican House speaker of "misrepresenting history" and "dividing the American people"

A House Democrat is defending her viral clash with Speaker Mike Johnson, arguing her outburst was justified because Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats during the shutdown.

"the Speaker is expected to take at least one question. Johnson has never skipped Q&A before. After weeks of daily shutdown updates and follow up questions, the silence spoke volumes."