The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA Mike Empties House and Force Shutdown!!
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Jan 30, 2026 A rundown of how Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House into recess, sparking a government shutdown standoff. Discussion of the Senate’s split funding plan and a short DHS continuing resolution. Debate over ICE and Border Patrol funding and demands from hardline House members. Coverage of Trump’s public stance, Johnson’s public appearances and comments, and fallout from internal GOP chaos.
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Recess Risks A Shutdown
- Ben Meiselas argues Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to recess the House risks forcing a government shutdown.
- The Senate's separate funding plan requires the House to return quickly or the government will lapse at midnight Saturday.
Senate Splits DHS From Other Bills
- The Senate separated five appropriations bills from DHS funding and plans a two-week continuing resolution for DHS.
- That split lets most departments get funded while DHS (ICE and Border Patrol) gets only a short extension for further negotiation.
Don’t Fund Abusive Agencies
- Avoid compromising with agencies Ben labels as abusive and calls for abolition of ICE and Border Patrol.
- He insists these agencies should be prosecuted, impeached, and not given further funding.