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GOP Tensions Rise as Rep. Steube Attacks Speaker Johnson

4/9/2025

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Tensions within the GOP are boiling over as Rep. Greg Steube lashes out at House Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of dishonesty for opposing proxy voting for new parents. With Johnson's support waning and frustration growing, the fate of the contentious budget proposal hangs in the balance, leaving many questioning his leadership.

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Tensions within the GOP are boiling over as Rep. Greg Steube lashes out at House Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of dishonesty for opposing proxy voting for new parents. With Johnson's support waning and frustration growing, the fate of the contentious budget proposal hangs in the balance, leaving many questioning his leadership.