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House GOP Faces Backlash Over Pesticide Liability Shield

1/6/2026

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House Republicans included a provision shielding pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits in a spending bill, outraging Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) supporters.
Conservative commentator Brett Cooper criticized this move as betrayal of MAHA principles.
Prominent MAGA figures warned on social media that it could jeopardize Republican chances in the midterms.
Johnson faces challenges from moderate Republicans frustrated with his leadership, as some push to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

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House Republicans included a provision shielding pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits in a spending bill, outraging Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) supporters.
Conservative commentator Brett Cooper criticized this move as betrayal of MAHA principles.
Prominent MAGA figures warned on social media that it could jeopardize Republican chances in the midterms.
Johnson faces challenges from moderate Republicans frustrated with his leadership, as some push to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.