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Speaker Johnson Aims to Unite GOP on Key Issues

1/5/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to unite Republicans on cost-of-living issues as Congress reconvenes in 2026.
He faces internal conflicts over healthcare, stock trading legislation, and Epstein files.
Johnson aims to rally support for housing-price reductions and steps against public-benefits fraud.
Despite optimism in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, rivalries persist over Venezuela intervention and stock trading bans.
Bipartisan appropriations efforts proceed despite risks of a government shutdown and housing-policy disagreements.

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Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to unite Republicans on cost-of-living issues as Congress reconvenes in 2026.
He faces internal conflicts over healthcare, stock trading legislation, and Epstein files.
Johnson aims to rally support for housing-price reductions and steps against public-benefits fraud.
Despite optimism in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, rivalries persist over Venezuela intervention and stock trading bans.
Bipartisan appropriations efforts proceed despite risks of a government shutdown and housing-policy disagreements.