"House's $40,000 New Member Pins Spark Republican Outrage"

The Republican-led House spent $40,000 on new navy-and-gold identification pins for every member, replacing the previous bright green ones, sparking criticism from some Republicans who are threatening to shut down the government over excessive spending. The purchase comes amid ongoing tensions over federal spending levels, with Speaker Mike Johnson standing by a bipartisan agreement despite pressure from right-wing lawmakers. While some members welcomed the new pins, others expressed confusion or complaints about the change.