"Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Partisan Challenges as GOP Factions Clash in 2024"
Speaker Mike Johnson faces criticism from conservatives, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, for his handling of must-pass spending bills and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House adjourned for the holidays without progress on appropriations, and Johnson's initial expedited schedule failed due to internal GOP disagreements. The House has passed seven of 12 spending bills, with important deadlines approaching in January and February 2024. Conservatives are also upset about the NDAA's final version, which excluded several of their policies and included unwanted military aid to Ukraine.