GOP rebels issue warning to Speaker Johnson after vote failure: 'Expect budget cuts'

Members of the House Freedom Caucus are closely watching Speaker Mike Johnson after a GOP rebellion over government spending resulted in his first major setback. While some members express cautious optimism and trust in Johnson's commitment to cutting spending and advancing conservative policies, others warn that they will take action if he fails to deliver. The rebellion highlighted long-standing fractures within the House GOP Conference over government spending. Johnson's predecessor, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, was ousted by a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, but conservatives believe Johnson is taking a different approach. However, they emphasize the need for a solution to address the country's financial troubles.