Speaker Johnson cancels votes due to deadlock over budget priorities, delaying fiscal year plans.

Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled scheduled votes after Democrats delayed progress on a budget deal, citing disagreements over funding priorities. The pause comes amid escalating tensions over federal spending, with Democrats pushing for increased investments in social programs while Republicans insist on fiscal restraint. Johnson cited the lack of consensus as the reason for the cancellation, signaling a potential setback for legislative efforts ahead of the upcoming fiscal year.