‘My youngsters may die’: Mom begs Johnson to cross invoice to pay troops throughout shutdown

In a uncommon look on C-SPAN, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one navy mother who begged him to convey the House again to session to cross a standalone invoice to offer navy troops pay throughout the federal government shutdown.

The particular person was recognized on the decision as "Samantha" — a Republican from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, who stated she’s "very disappointed" with the Republican Party over the shutdown.

She stated her "kids could die" if her household experiences a lapse in pay on Oct. 15.