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Intelligencer
1 month ago
Europe politics

MTG Just Won't Leave Mike Johnson Alone

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to lead Republicans effectively.
Greene threatens to oust Speaker Johnson, highlighting grievances with spending bills and investigations into Donald Trump. [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
US Elections

Dozen funding totals struck as Congress races to avert another shutdown cliff

Top appropriators have reached a deal on the totals for a dozen spending bills.
The deal will provide federal agencies with updated budgets for the current fiscal year. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Far Right Balks as Congress Begins Push to Enact Spending Deal

Far-right Republicans are resistant to a bipartisan spending agreement, calling it unacceptable.
Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need Democratic support to pass the spending bills, but may face challenges due to policy riders. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US Elections

McCarthy's exit further diminishes GOP's majority, jeopardizes spending and policy bills

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's early exit from Congress will decrease the GOP's slim majority, making it harder to pass bills.
The exit of McCarthy and other Republicans will leave Speaker Mike Johnson with a small advantage and less ability to unite the fractured party. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US Elections

Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk

Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine. [ more ]
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