US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Reuters: Republican disunity tests Johnson’s grip on power as Congress enters election year
Moderate and hardline House Republicans clash over Affordable Care Act subsidies and Speaker Johnson's leadership amid fears of losing their narrow majority in the 2026 midterms.
- On Dec 12 in Washington, U.S. House Republicans showed rising disunity over healthcare, a split that could determine their slim majority and Speaker Mike Johnson's political fate.
- With subsidies set to lapse, moderate House Republicans in swing districts that produced a narrow 220-213 majority are forcing floor votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- On Dec 11 the House approved a measure overturning President Donald Trump's executive order on federal contract bargaining after a discharge petition, passing with support from 22 Republicans.
- Some warn up to 20 House Republicans could announce retirements in coming weeks, and lawmakers say Speaker Mike Johnson may lose leadership if Republicans lose their majority without President Donald Trump's backing.
- Critics note the nearly eight-week House recess from mid-September to mid-November, while the Republican Party faces electoral headwinds and President Donald Trump pushes redistricting to secure 2026 House and Senate majorities.
Insights by Ground AI
5 Articles
5 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources5
Leaning Left1Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 20%
C 40%
R 40%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
