House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a sudden challenge to his power after severe Republican backlash against a three-month government funding bill.
The House was expected to vote on the bill this week, but those plans were quickly scrapped after GOP leaders failed to whip enough support among the conference as rank-and-file members revolted over additional spending items that were tacked on to the must-pass bill. After a day of antagonism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump publicly backed the revolt, effectively killing the CR.
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