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Speaker Johnson Battles GOP Divisions Over Trump's Megabill

5/21/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson faces a daunting challenge as he attempts to rally Republicans behind a megabill that champions President Trump's agenda. Tensions rise among party members, with Representatives Chip Roy and Andrew Garbarino pushing for opposing changes to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits. This internal strife underscores Johnson's struggle to harmonize the GOP's varied ideological and regional factions.

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Speaker Mike Johnson faces a daunting challenge as he attempts to rally Republicans behind a megabill that champions President Trump's agenda. Tensions rise among party members, with Representatives Chip Roy and Andrew Garbarino pushing for opposing changes to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits. This internal strife underscores Johnson's struggle to harmonize the GOP's varied ideological and regional factions.