House Republicans on Friday cancelled plans to vote next week as the federal government shutdown dragged into its third day.

Why it matters: The move means Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is digging in against Democrats' demands to come to the table and negotiate a deal to reopen the government. • The House voted last month to pass a bill that would extend 2024 funding levels until November, but Democrats largely opposed it because it lacked provisions to preserve health care access. • The bill has stalled in the Senate, and Democrats continue to clamor for a discussion and Republicans refuse to budge.

State of play: The House had been scheduled to be in session from Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Friday, Oct. 10, but Johnson re-designated it to be what is called a district work period. • In oth

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