Mike Johnson winds up with even more egg on his face months before the midterms - Queerty

"It is no secret I've been frustrated, at times disgusted, by the hyper-partisanship in Congress. In the last year it's led to the longest shutdown in U.S. history, a massive increase in healthcare costs, and of course, a pointless redistricting [battle]."

"Gerrymandering is a plague on democracy, one that Gavin Newsom has brought back to California. But there's a way we can fight back and protect our democracy from his partisan games: by removing partisanship from the equation."

California Representative Kevin Kiley announced his departure from the Republican Party to become an independent, though he will continue caucusing with Republicans through his current term. Kiley cited frustration with congressional hyper-partisanship, pointing to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, increased healthcare costs, and partisan redistricting battles as catalysts for his decision. As a moderate Republican in a competitive district, Kiley's switch reflects broader Republican struggles with party unpopularity. His departure further erodes Speaker Mike Johnson's already razor-thin House majority months before midterm elections, indicating potential unreliability on future GOP votes.

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