The Biggest Surprise of the 118th Congress
Briefly

Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged that the upcoming legislation is not ideal, but he emphasized the political urgency of avoiding a government shutdown given the impending election.
Despite the chaos and dysfunction within the GOP, the 118th Congress has not led to significant adverse effects on most Americans, highlighting a strange political reality.
Matthew Glassman remarked on the struggles of GOP leadership to manage party divisions and external pressures, yet praised their ability to prevent catastrophic outcomes for Congress.
The article discusses how despite the GOP's internal conflicts and leadership changes, key legislative actions like aid to Ukraine managed to progress.
Read at The Atlantic
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