GOP Tensions Flare as Some Seek Retribution Against Freedom Caucus
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Some Republicans want to punish conservative House Freedom Caucus members for rebelling and disrupting the party's agenda. Rep. Max Miller suggested removing them from committees or limiting fundraising.
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Miller accused GOP leaders of giving Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Bob Good too much speaking time compared to other members. Good dismissed the criticism.
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Tensions between the Freedom Caucus and other Republicans reignited after 8 members voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker last year.
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Freedom Caucus fury over a spending deal led by Speaker Mike Johnson prompted them to tank a procedural vote, but their pressure campaign failed and Johnson is sticking to the bipartisan agreement.
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Other Republicans say the Freedom Caucus wants 100% of what they demand and needs to compromise more like Democrats do to actually get things done.