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Speaker Johnson's Defense Bill Faces Backlash and Risks Shutdown

12/12/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) won votes to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, but faces backlash.
Concessions include banning Congress members from trading stocks and a vote on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's gender-affirming care bill.
Johnson pledged to prevent NGOs from funding the Taliban, backed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
If Johnson fails to deliver, dissenting Republicans threaten to oppose future spending bills, risking another government shutdown.

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Story summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) won votes to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, but faces backlash.
Concessions include banning Congress members from trading stocks and a vote on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's gender-affirming care bill.
Johnson pledged to prevent NGOs from funding the Taliban, backed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
If Johnson fails to deliver, dissenting Republicans threaten to oppose future spending bills, risking another government shutdown.