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House Speaker Johnson Faces GOP Revolt Amid Shutdown

10/10/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces increasing GOP dissent as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Jen Kiggans push to reconvene during the government shutdown.
Greene criticized Johnson for not seating Democrat Adelita Grijalva, saying it delays a critical discharge petition and action on health care subsidies.
Kiggans urged passing legislation to fund military paychecks.
The internal conflict may strengthen Democratic unity as the military-pay deadline approaches.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces increasing GOP dissent as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Jen Kiggans push to reconvene during the government shutdown.
Greene criticized Johnson for not seating Democrat Adelita Grijalva, saying it delays a critical discharge petition and action on health care subsidies.
Kiggans urged passing legislation to fund military paychecks.
The internal conflict may strengthen Democratic unity as the military-pay deadline approaches.