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House Reconvenes Amid Censure Chaos and Rising Costs

11/20/2025

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The U.S. House has resumed sessions after a lengthy break, hindering progress due to internal censures and investigations.
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges managing a divided Republican majority as lawmakers file motions, including a censure of Rep. Cory Mills.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the lack of focus on pressing issues like rising health insurance costs, as the year-end deadline approaches.

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Story summary

The U.S. House has resumed sessions after a lengthy break, hindering progress due to internal censures and investigations.
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges managing a divided Republican majority as lawmakers file motions, including a censure of Rep. Cory Mills.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the lack of focus on pressing issues like rising health insurance costs, as the year-end deadline approaches.