Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
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One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one.

San Antonio FC announces 2025 USL schedule ahead of 10th anniversary seasonBYU alums to host charity-focused tailgate tradition ahead of 32nd annual Valero Alamo BowlGet ready for Insider Deals that offer great savings on gift ideas, home essentials and hair care products.Speaker of the House Mike Johnson , R-La., talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

President-elect Donald Trump points to Elon Musk in Notre Dame Cathedral as France's iconic cathedral is formally reopening its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris. “After a chaotic few days in the House, it’s good news that the bipartisan approach in the end prevailed," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat."It’s a good lesson for next year. Both sides have to work together.”“We are set up for a big and important new start in January,” Johnson said. “We can’t wait to get started.”The first vote of the new House, when lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3, is on electing a speaker.

“Clearly, Johnson is not up to the task,” said Trump ally and podcast provocateur Steven Bannon at a conservative conference."He doesn’t have what we call the right stuff — that combination of guts and moxie and savvy and toughness.

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