Deja Vu for Mike Johnson as Internal Strife Stalls Spending Plan
Briefly

Kevin McCarthy’s downfall serves as a cautionary tale for Mike Johnson, who must navigate tensions within the Republican Party to avert a possible government shutdown.
Mike Johnson finds himself in a precarious position with hard-right Republicans pushing for aggressive measures while mainstream members worry about political fallout from a shutdown.
With the deadline approaching, Johnson’s leadership is tested as pressures from Trump and the far-right challenge his attempts to build bipartisan support for a spending bill.
The upcoming congressional elections intensify the stakes for Johnson, who must balance party demands with the need to maintain a slim majority to sustain his leadership.
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