Federal shutdown could happen in one week, is McCarthy to blame? Ian Price September 25, 2023 1 minute read Is the government shutdown a message to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy? Some in his own party have not minced words, but WFIR’s Ian Price reports that one of our lawmakers isn’t ready to throw McCarthy under the bus just yet. Share: Post navigation Previous: Federal funding gives Habitat-Roanoke a big boostNext: Roanoke area a Top-25 Hiking City according to HGTV Related Stories Do Good Days accepting nominations from non-profits looking for a little help through March 9 Gene Marrano March 3, 2026 0 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0