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Sources from CBS say that House Speaker Mike Johnson has had a bruising month, with Republicans repeatedly defying his leadership amid growing frustration over how he has led the fractious majority.
Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives show increasing signs of disunity over core issues like healthcare, as moderates and hardliners clash with party leaders ahead of a high-stakes midterm election year that could decide the future of their slim majority and Speaker Mike Johnson’s political fate.
Congressional leader becomes a lightning rod for growing discontent amid concern over next year’s midterm elections
House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday that he would run again to lead the House next Congress, downplaying dissent from fellow MAGA congresswomen.
A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.
The House speaker said he is "absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas," labeling her the "face of the Democratic Party."
Some warn that frustrations are so high that up to 20 House Republicans could announce their retirement in coming weeks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Mike Johnson’s speakership is in trouble
President Donald Trump declared last week that House Speaker Mike Johnson “has been a fantastic speaker,” making it clear that he considers Johnson to be one of his most important subordinates. Trump wasn’t doing Johnson any favors.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is a likely scapegoat if the Trump-branded GOP fails to negotiate political challenges.
House Republicans have released a 111-page plan for reforming healthcare that they hope to vote on next week. House GOP leadership aides also told reporters on Friday afternoon that they expected a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies to also happen next week as part of the amendment process to the final bill,