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Rep. Johnson Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Party Division

12/13/2025

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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces leadership challenges as discharge petitions bypass his authority and a Democratic bill passes with some Republican support.
The disruption follows a failed Jeffrey Epstein-related bill.
Critics, including Rep. Kevin Kiley, say Johnson's leadership has not met expectations.
Johnson remains confident that diverse opinions are normal in Congress, while tensions persist and some consider ousting, though there is no strong support.

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Story summary

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces leadership challenges as discharge petitions bypass his authority and a Democratic bill passes with some Republican support.
The disruption follows a failed Jeffrey Epstein-related bill.
Critics, including Rep. Kevin Kiley, say Johnson's leadership has not met expectations.
Johnson remains confident that diverse opinions are normal in Congress, while tensions persist and some consider ousting, though there is no strong support.