House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is holding a press conference as the government shutdown reaches the two-week mark.

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

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Press conferences have been a key method of communication for Republicans and Democrats as they seek to gain narrative control over the shutdown. Each strategy relies on voters believing the opposing party is responsible for the shutdown.

Johnson has been at the forefront of Republican messaging efforts , making 38 media appearances or leading press

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