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Speaker Johnson Targets Federal Courts Amid Bipartisan Pushback

3/25/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson boldly asserted Congress's power to dismantle federal district courts, taking a stand against judges who have thwarted Trump’s policies. He condemned nationwide injunctions as a "dangerous trend" and is pushing for a House vote to limit them. Yet, his ambitious plans may hit a wall in the Senate amid bipartisan pushback.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson boldly asserted Congress's power to dismantle federal district courts, taking a stand against judges who have thwarted Trump’s policies. He condemned nationwide injunctions as a "dangerous trend" and is pushing for a House vote to limit them. Yet, his ambitious plans may hit a wall in the Senate amid bipartisan pushback.