Speaker Johnson Faces Internal GOP Revolt Over Leadership
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Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting criticism from his own party over issues like the delayed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to vacate the speakership, needing only 2-3 Republican votes to oust Johnson if it comes to a vote.
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Johnson must navigate contentious issues like surveillance reauthorization and Ukraine aid with a slim GOP majority, while Greene threatens his speakership.
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Hardline conservatives take issue with Johnson's leadership on spending, strategy, and perceived cooperation with Democrats.
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Johnson relies on support from key allies to survive Greene's effort to remove him, but still faces "strategically untenable" position with no easy way forward.