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Republican Tensions Rise as Johnson Faces Midterm Pressure

12/4/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)'s leadership is under strain as Republicans grow anxious ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-Tenn.) won a Tennessee special election, with a margin smaller than prior races, signaling a shift toward Democrats.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) criticized Johnson, saying he lacks support.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) filed a discharge petition to address stock trading in Congress, highlighting discontent with leadership.

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)'s leadership is under strain as Republicans grow anxious ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-Tenn.) won a Tennessee special election, with a margin smaller than prior races, signaling a shift toward Democrats.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) criticized Johnson, saying he lacks support.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) filed a discharge petition to address stock trading in Congress, highlighting discontent with leadership.