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'You jammed me': Lindsey Graham ends shutdown threat but warns top Republican 'I won't forget this'

Johnson removed provisions Graham wanted on phone-record notification and lawmakers’ ability to sue over record collection.

'You jammed me': Lindsey Graham ends shutdown threat but warns top Republican 'I won't forget this'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Lindsey Graham ended his blockade of a Senate funding package after a deal with Majority Leader John Thune, but criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for removing provisions on senators’ phone records. The Senate passed the package 71-29, while Homeland Security funding was set for a separate, short-term extension.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker criticized for removing provisions from the funding package

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who blocked the funding package and criticized the Speaker

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who made a deal with Senate Democrats and urged support for the package

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who negotiated a separate deal with Graham

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator who opposed Democrats’ proposed law-enforcement changes

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who stated Democrats’ expectations for law enforcement

ALSO MENTIONED  Jack Smith, Former special counsel whose investigation is referenced in connection with phone-record collection

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Mike Johnson Seeks Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown

Outlets describe a partial government shutdown and Johnson's efforts to advance a funding deal to end it; he said he expected it to end by Tuesday. Center outlets track Johnson's timeline and the House funding process, including disputes over Homeland Security and immigration enforcement. Right-leaning outlets foreground his Tuesday forecast and resistance to Democratic immigration demands, while one also emphasizes his criticism of Democratic leaders.

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