Johnson Sticks to Spending Deal With Schumer Despite Pressure from Conservative Hardliners
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Speaker Mike Johnson says he is sticking to the spending deal made with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, despite pressure from conservative hardliners to walk away.
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The deal sets spending at close to $1.66 trillion overall. Johnson touts concessions made to cut funds from IRS and COVID programs.
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Congress faces two upcoming deadlines to avert a shutdown on January 19 and February 2. A short-term funding extension will likely be needed.
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Hardline Freedom Caucus chair Rep. Bob Good remains opposed to the deal, but says it's too early to lose confidence in Johnson's leadership.
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The deal helps avert a shutdown and keeps bipartisan funding efforts on track, but risks angering conservatives and highlights divisions Johnson faces.