Johnson’s plans to pass major bills hit roadblock thanks to GOP infighting

Published April 28, 2026 11:05am ET | Updated April 28, 2026 1:15pm ET



Strife within the House Republican conference is once again on public display, derailing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) plans to pass three major pieces of legislation this week.

The House Rules Committee was set to meet at 8 a.m. after having to reschedule its meeting Monday night to consider a rule for an extension of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the farm bill, and a party-line budget resolution to fund parts of the Department of Homeland Security.

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