All articles tagged with #republican infighting
Elise Stefanik publicly criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson over internal disagreements within the GOP, highlighting ongoing tensions and dissent among Republican members regarding legislative strategies and leadership authority.
California voters approved Proposition 50, a Democratic-backed redistricting plan that could shift control of Congress to Democrats, leading to internal Republican criticism and questions about campaign spending and strategy, with notable figures like Schwarzenegger criticized for their lack of involvement.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from House leadership, accusing him of working with Democrats and failing to follow governing rules. Greene filed a motion to remove Johnson last month but has not brought it to a vote. Despite her efforts, members of both parties have shown little interest in ousting Johnson, with no Republicans publicly backing the effort. Greene has warned that more Republicans may support the ouster if Johnson continues to collaborate with Democrats on funding bills.
House Republicans thought they were moving past internal drama, but Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson has reignited tensions. The GOP majority faces uncertainty as they struggle to find compromise on divisive policy issues, and the far-right faction's demands could force them to rely on Democrats. With a historically narrow majority and growing divisions, Republicans are at risk of being unable to agree on a speaker candidate within their ranks, potentially jeopardizing their majority.
Missouri Senate leader Caleb Rowden removed several state senators, mostly tied to the Freedom Caucus, from committee assignments, citing dysfunction and a need for progress. The move comes amid ongoing Republican infighting and tensions over legislative priorities, with some senators expressing disappointment and others vowing to push forward. The dispute highlights divisions within the party and its impact on legislative proceedings in the state.
Republican infighting in the US House of Representatives has stalled the advancement of two spending bills, jeopardizing the government's ability to fund itself and avoid a partial shutdown at the end of the month. The House failed to open debate on a defense appropriations bill and was unable to agree on a short-term funding measure. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has struggled to gain cooperation from hardline conservatives who want assurances on fiscal 2024 appropriations. The political brinkmanship is causing concern on Wall Street, and lawmakers have less than two weeks to pass funding measures to avert a shutdown.
House Republican infighting over federal spending talks is jeopardizing the passage of the annual defense funding bill in the House. While the dispute has little to do with the Pentagon bill itself, conservatives are using it as leverage to push for concessions on border security, social programs, and spending cuts. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from his right flank, including the House Freedom Caucus, to take a harder line in negotiations with the Senate. McCarthy can only afford four GOP defections on any vote for the spending bill, and Democrats oppose the legislation due to its culture war provisions. President Joe Biden has threatened to veto the bill, but it is unlikely to pass the Democratic Senate in its current form.