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GOP Infighting Deepens as Stefanik Withdraws Support from Johnson

12/3/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges as GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik withdraws support for her provision requiring FBI notification to Congress for counterintelligence investigations into candidates.
The measure was excluded from the National Defense Authorization Act, leading Stefanik to accuse Johnson of lying about his awareness of the provision.
This conflict underscores rising tensions within the House GOP, marked by declining morale and increasing infighting.
Stefanik is running for governor of New York, supported by a campaign team of former Trump advisers.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges as GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik withdraws support for her provision requiring FBI notification to Congress for counterintelligence investigations into candidates.
The measure was excluded from the National Defense Authorization Act, leading Stefanik to accuse Johnson of lying about his awareness of the provision.
This conflict underscores rising tensions within the House GOP, marked by declining morale and increasing infighting.
Stefanik is running for governor of New York, supported by a campaign team of former Trump advisers.