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Republican Rift Grows Over Healthcare Ahead of Midterms

12/12/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing disunity in the Republican Party as moderates and hardliners clash over healthcare, with retirements anticipated ahead of the midterms.
As Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire, some Republicans push to extend them via discharge petitions.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick argues the party is disconnected from constituents' needs.
Johnson remains confident in his leadership, asserting that Republicans will hold and grow their majority.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing disunity in the Republican Party as moderates and hardliners clash over healthcare, with retirements anticipated ahead of the midterms.
As Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire, some Republicans push to extend them via discharge petitions.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick argues the party is disconnected from constituents' needs.
Johnson remains confident in his leadership, asserting that Republicans will hold and grow their majority.