NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler watched the first 3:30 of the confrontation from the side before stepping in to defend Johnson's decisions "Don't sit here and try to lecture us about whether or not we did our jobs" @azfamily @GrayDCnews

Moments ago Speaker Johnson confronted AZ Dem Senators Kelly and Gallego, who were standing outside his office criticizing his handling of the shutdown Among other topics, Johnson insists he can't swear in AZ Dem Adelita Grijalva until the government is re-open

HAKEEM JEFFRIES to @caitrinassaf moments ago on Day 8 of the government shutdown: - GOP leadership has gone "radio silent" - Republicans are blaming Dems for the shutdown despite their "my way or the highway" approach - emphasized the importance of healthcare certainty

Senators debate ending the government shutdown while the Supreme Court kicks off their October term. @caitrinassaf has your Week Ahead in Washington. https://t.co/smu51GSgIc

Local restaurants supporting local workers. There are a ton of specials going on, but @UnionPub and @barrelhousecafe were kind enough to let us check out their features this weekend!

Leaders work to avoid a potential government shutdown while two cities await the arrival of troops. @caitrinassaf has your Week Ahead in Washington. https://t.co/dL9Nk6D0Rd

President Donald Trump is sending troops to “war ravaged” Portland, Oregon to protect ICE facilities. @caitrinassaf has an explanation of what led up to this moment, and what we know so far. https://t.co/3pGBIcbo0u

Under the hood, "lowriders" are more than just customized cars: they represent a culture now on display at the National Museum of American History. @caitrinassaf has a look at the brand new exhibit. https://t.co/awrTw2HsQp

Following a nationwide audit on trucking licenses and a series of deadly crashes, the DOT is issuing an emergency interim final rule changing how states issue Commercial Driver’s Licenses to those from outside the U.S. @caitrinassaf reports:

He is also announcing additional enforcement in California, saying the state is one of the worst offenders of falsely issuing CDLs to improperly vetted drivers.

Specifically, the rule strengthens federal oversight of how states issue CDLs to individuals outside of the U.S. Duffy says this comes after a nationwide audit revealed CDLs were issued without properly clearing the driver, creating dangerous situations on American roadways.

#HappeningNow, @SecDuffy is announcing a “major initiative” on safety and trucking. The emergency interim final rule addresses non-domiciled truck licensing (CDLs) following a nationwide safety review by the @FMCSA. @GrayDCnews

Congress may be on recess, but that didn’t stop one House Democrat from drafting articles of impeachment. @caitrinassaf  has more on why she says Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. must go.

President Trump travels to UNGA in NYC, while Congress is on recess. @caitrinassaf has your Week Ahead in Washington. https://t.co/pHFtTScZly

War of 1812 hero honored in reinterment ceremony Saturday https://t.co/dlF5cVcDWx

Following the Supreme Court’s announcement they’d hear arguments on two cases related to Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners are flocking to Washington to have their voice be heard. @caitrinassaf reports:

.@SenatorCantwell and small business owners from across the country are gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. It’s all part of @WePayTheTariffs, an effort to remind Americans of the true impact of tariffs.

Today, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and other Democrats from both chambers are introducing the Billionaires Income Tax Act, an effort to guarantee the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. @GrayDCnews

Following a recent visit to the Gaza border, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) share a report of their findings related to the ongoing hunger crisis and destruction in Rafah. @caitrinassaf reports:

Washington Correspondent @caitrinassaf has you Week Ahead in Washington https://t.co/4pi7EOnCEW