After a turbulent few months for House Republicans, culminating in the ousting of Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney as conference chairwoman and a lightning-fast replacement, members were eager to move forward and rally together against Democrats.

But the new No. 3 Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik faces an undercurrent of conservative criticism that could pose challenges for her in the future, plus loyalty to former President Donald Trump that is prime for attacks from Democrats.