Mike Johnson: “When Congress decides to turn off the lights, it shifts the authority…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2025

When Congress decides to turn off the lights, it shifts the authority to the executive branch. That is how it works.

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Mike Johnson: “When Congress decides to turn off the lights, it shifts the authority to the executive branch. That is how it works.”