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A group of vulnerable House Republicans confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over the expiration of Obamacare subsidies and his refusal to allow a vote to extend them, amid ongoing intra-party debates and legislative negotiations on health care and energy projects.
Democratic senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol over the government shutdown and his refusal to swear in a newly elected Democrat, leading to a heated exchange.
President-elect Donald Trump will assume office with a very narrow GOP majority in the House of Representatives, potentially starting with a 217-215 margin. This slim majority leaves little room for error, especially with potential resignations of GOP members joining Trump's administration. Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Trump to refrain from appointing more House members to his administration to maintain the majority. The narrow margin could complicate legislative efforts, such as extending the 2017 tax cuts, as any single Republican dissent could disrupt party-line votes.
House Republicans have agreed to raise the threshold for a motion to vacate the speaker from one member to nine, making it more difficult to oust a speaker. This change follows the previous ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and aims to stabilize leadership under current Speaker Mike Johnson. The agreement, negotiated by Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris and Main Street Caucus Chairman Dusty Johnson, is intended to unify the party and support the Republican agenda, including President Trump's plans.
A third House Republican, Rep. Paul Gosar, has joined the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over his $95 billion foreign aid plan, criticizing the lack of focus on U.S. border security and the allocation of funds to Ukraine. Gosar supports a motion to vacate filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Rep. Thomas Massie also backing the resolution. Johnson's plan faced opposition from conservative members of his party, particularly regarding aid to Ukraine and Israel, and the decision to combine four bills into one package. Despite the pushback, the plan advanced with more Democratic than Republican support.
The House voted to set up votes on aid to Ukraine and Israel, with Speaker Mike Johnson receiving crucial help from Democrats to move forward despite opposition from right-wing members. The move tees up four House votes, including aid for Israel and Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security, and a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. if it does not divest from its China-based owner. The foreign aid measures closely resemble President Joe Biden's $95 billion national security package, and the White House urges Congress to quickly send the supplemental funding package to the President's desk.
The House advanced legislation to provide aid to Ukraine and other allies, with Democrats supporting the measure, despite fierce conservative opposition. Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to pass the aid package have caused internal tensions within the GOP, but his job appears safe for now. Former President Trump's support has muddied Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to oust Johnson, and Democrats are likely to step in and save him if a conservative coup is attempted. The bipartisan vote reflects the urgency felt by leaders in both parties as Ukraine faces weapon shortages and Israel is threatened by Iran.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing the Biden administration of funneling Americans’ money to other countries for foreign military aid. She criticizes the old Republican Party for funding foreign wars and not prioritizing an America-first economy. Johnson's job security as speaker appears tenuous, with Republicans establishing a "motion to vacate" rule allowing one lawmaker to initiate a vote to remove the speaker. Some lawmakers have encouraged Johnson to tighten the rules on unseating a speaker, amid objections from Greene and others.
The House Rules Committee has advanced a package of bills providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, with rare Democratic support for Republican bills. While the aid moves ahead, House Speaker Mike Johnson's position may still be in peril as some Republicans seek to change the threshold for a motion to oust the speaker, with moderates and hardliners within the party expressing differing views on the matter.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for the removal of Speaker Mike Johnson, expressing her disregard for the Speaker's office becoming a revolving door. Greene argues against foreign aid, advocating for an "America First" economy and criticizing the old Republican Party's approach to funding foreign wars. Speaker Johnson faces opposition from far-right conservatives in his conference over a proposal to increase the threshold for forcing a vote on a motion to vacate, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it a red line.
GOP rebels, including Rep. Chip Roy, derailed Speaker Mike Johnson's border security bill over frustration with a $95 billion foreign aid plan that does not link border security measures. The House Rules Committee meeting ended without a vote on the bill, as conservative rebels criticized the decision not to tie border security to the foreign aid plan. Speaker Johnson faces challenges from fellow Republicans and a historically slim House majority as he navigates the politically fraught topics of foreign aid and aid to Ukraine.
GOP members are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to change the rules regarding the motion to vacate the chair, aiming to make it harder for any single member to trigger the procedure to oust the speaker. This move is seen as crucial as Johnson needs to pass foreign aid bills and retain his position without relying on Democrats. Democrats are divided on whether to support such changes, with some emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation in delivering critical aid to Ukraine, while others argue that Republicans should pass their own rules. The House Rules Committee is set to consider the foreign aid bills, and the outcome will depend on Democratic support.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans propose a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, facing opposition from within their own party. The package includes funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense system and replenishing weapons for Ukraine. Some Republicans criticize the plan as "America Last" and question the prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues. President Biden and top Democrats support the bills, urging swift passage, while Republicans plan to introduce additional measures to confront Russia, China, and Iran. If the package clears the House, the Senate will consider it upon their return on April 29.
Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from hardline Republicans over his decision to move forward with a series of foreign aid bills, including funding for Ukraine, despite demands to include a border security measure. The bills, which also include aid for Israel and the Indo-Pacific, are set to be voted on Saturday. Johnson's decision has sparked intense backlash from conservative members, with some threatening to oust him from the speakership. House Democrats are divided over whether to support Johnson in the event of a motion to vacate, with potential implications for the party's unity and legislative agenda.
House Republicans are facing internal strife as Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to maintain control over a weak and fractious majority, leading to potential collaboration with House Democrats. Meanwhile, Senator Bob Menendez's legal team plans to blame his wife for actions leading to a federal bribery case against him. President Biden's support for certain policies has caused division within the GOP, with some Republicans prioritizing opposition to Biden over advancing national security priorities. Additionally, prosecutions of fake electors for Trump are gaining ground in swing states, and Arizona Democrats seek to repeal a 1864 abortion ban with potential influence from former President Trump.