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The Republican-controlled House advanced President Trump's tax and spending bill after a tense vote with internal party divisions, aiming for final approval and passage to the President's desk, amidst opposition from Democrats and internal GOP disagreements.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House to advance Ukraine and Israel aid through the House, facing challenges from a divided Republican conference and pressure from Democrats. Johnson is seeking to deviate from the Senate's foreign security package and include Republican demands, while also consulting with former President Trump for support. The situation is complicated by divisions within the Republican party and Democratic concerns about providing offensive weaponry to Israel amid its campaign in Gaza.
The recent House speaker crisis among Republicans is indicative of a historic divide within the party, not just over ideology but also over trust in their leaders to compromise. While some Republicans are more conservative and opposed to compromise, others are willing to work across the aisle. The current GOP majority is narrow, making it vulnerable to a few members toppling the speaker. The rise of lawmakers like Matt Gaetz, who are less friendly to party leadership, reflects the influence of Trump supporters within the party. Trump's appeal lies in his unconventional approach, and a majority of his supporters approve of Kevin McCarthy's removal as speaker after he made a deal with Democrats. The current House GOP majority resembles the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a party electorate more inclined to prioritize principles over compromise.
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