Johnson Faces Growing Pains as Speaker as Lawmakers Pressure Him to Deliver
• Johnson's "honeymoon period" as House Speaker seems to be ending as some conservative lawmakers warn his grace period is over.
• Congress faces battles ahead including avoiding a government shutdown and passing crucial legislation like the annual defense bill.
• Some conservatives feel Johnson needs to build more trust and meet their expectations as he negotiates deals.
• Johnson may need to negotiate with Democrats to keep the government open, which some Republicans are uneasy about.
• Most Republicans recognize Johnson has one of the toughest jobs in a difficult political environment.