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September 23, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Must Be Fuming About Mike Johnson’s Spending Deal Blow to MAGA
The House speaker has announced a deal to keep the government funded—and it’s missing Trump’s big request.
September 18, 2024
Robert McCoy
Trump’s Ultimatum to Republicans Sparks Shutdown Fears
Donald Trump is publicly bullying Mike Johnson—and the rest of the GOP—on the spending bill.
September 18, 2024
Robert McCoy
“He’s Cooked”: Republicans Say This Is Mike Johnson’s Last Rodeo
House Republicans know Mike Johnson can’t hold on for much longer as speaker.
September 14, 2023
Edith Olmsted
“Move the F***ing Motion”: McCarthy Dares GOP to Take Away His Gavel
The House speaker has had enough of the farthest-right members of his own party.
January 14, 2014
Nora Caplan-Bricker
House GOP Assails Clean Water Act as West Virginians Go Without Clean Water

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