"GOP Faces Further Setbacks as Margin Shrinks and Divisions Deepen"
The GOP's shrinking majority in the House, now at 219-213, is causing headaches as they navigate legislative battles and internal divisions. The recent loss of a Republican seat to the Democrats in a special election further tightens the margin, making every vote crucial. Speaker Mike Johnson faces the challenge of uniting a turbulent conference and demonstrating Republican legislative capability ahead of November's elections, while also contending with the impact of the slim majority on passing messaging bills and impeachment efforts.