Those who levy sensational charges should bear the burden of proving them.

Congress needs to pass legislation by Oct. 1 to make it avoid a shutdown.

No vote today because were in the consensus building business here in Congress.

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 12: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol  after the last votes of the week on Thursday, September 12, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) talks with reporters in the Capitol after the last votes of the week on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images

With small majorities, thats what you do, Johnsonsaid.