Speaker Johnson's Job at Risk Over Deal with Democrats to Avert Shutdown
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Speaker Mike Johnson's job is in jeopardy due to anger from members of his own party over a deal with Democrats to prevent a shutdown.
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Mary Trump said Johnson's speakership is "on the chopping block" and he could suffer the same fate as former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted.
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Over 100 House Republicans voted against the stopgap funding bill backed by Johnson and Democrats.
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Hardliners like the House Freedom Caucus attempted unsuccessfully to get Johnson to add border security policies to the bill.
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Some Republicans like Rep. Warren Davidson believe Johnson "should have never been hired" as Speaker due to the deal.