During a private call with House Republicans, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed frustration with Speaker Johnson's handling of the government shutdown, criticizing the decision to keep the House out of session and demanding clearer policy plans, while tensions within the GOP continue to rise amid ongoing shutdown consequences.
California Governor Gavin Newsom clashes with GOP officials and President Trump over handling protests in LA, criticizing federal troop deployment and Trump’s rhetoric, while engaging in social media exchanges with GOP figures like JD Vance, Tom Cotton, and others, amid escalating tensions over immigration protests and law enforcement.
Chad Chronister, the Florida sheriff chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his candidacy following criticism from GOP members regarding his COVID-19 policies. Chronister announced his decision on social media, opting to remain as the sheriff of Hillsborough County.
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) responds to criticism from some Republicans regarding the debt ceiling deal, which he helped negotiate. Johnson defends the deal and emphasizes the importance of avoiding a default on the nation's debt.