GOP leaders point to Capitol Police missed paychecks as shutdown drags on

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) are directing attention to looming missed pay for Capitol Police officers at the end of this week, a new tactic as they aim to put pressure on Senate Democrats to accept a Republican bill as the government shutdown drags on.

“Senate Democrats have already voted five times to shut down the government, and sadly, their reckless behavior may cause the brave men & women of the U.S. Ca...