Johnson Navigates Minefield as Speaker, Seeking Unity in Divided GOP Conference
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Speaker Johnson is still learning how to manage the hardliners like Rep. Greene in his conference. He's had mixed results, successfully taming some like Rep. Gaetz but struggling with others.
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There are bitter divisions and open warfare within the Republican party in the wake of McCarthy's ouster. Johnson has to deal with members publicly feuding.
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Some conservatives have softened spending demands, but funding battles still loom as a challenge for Johnson, especially on issues like aid for Israel and border security.
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Rep. Roy aired grievances in a conference meeting and gave floor speeches demanding the GOP articulate what they've accomplished, frustrating colleagues.
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While some tensions remain, even critics like Roy say issues aren't personal against Johnson, who they see as a good man trying to manage a difficult situation.