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Cranky House Republicans are retiring, blocking bills, threatening to force votes over Johnson’s objections, and growing more openly critical of the Louisiana Republican, all as the party’s political prospects look increasingly dire for 2026.
The sour mood raises questions about what Republicans can accomplish with their slim majority before November’s midterm elections, and how they’ll stop a steep slide that has coincided with a dip in President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and influence.
Consider this week: A whopping 10 Republicans signed onto a petition to override Johnson (R-La.) and force a vote to ...