House Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference as Government Shutdown LoomsLikeSaveCommentDonateLive ChatSubscribeHouse Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference as Government Shutdown LoomsEpochTV LiveSep-29-2023The House speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters at 10:00 a.m. ET on Sept. 29 amid a looming government shut down. McCarthy plans to hold a vote on a short term funding bill with border security provisions attached.