"Second Republican Joins Effort to Oust Speaker Johnson Amid Right-Wing Backlash"

Rep. Thomas Massie becomes the first Republican to publicly support Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. Massie cited Johnson's handling of foreign aid, government funding, and surveillance authority as reasons for his support. Johnson has called the ouster effort "absurd" and stated that he will not resign. If the issue comes to the floor, Johnson will likely need Democratic support to remain Speaker. Some Republicans have criticized the push, while others have declined to comment.