Johnson's House Return: Power Struggle & Shutdown End

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a challenging return to Washington as the House reconvenes after an eight-week absence, with lawmakers eager to address a backlog of unfinished business. Johnsons decision to keep the House shuttered for so long has drawn criticism and raised questions about his leadership style. The immediate priority is a vote to end the government shutdown, but this is just the beginning of a packed agenda. Johnsons strategy of quiet power and rigid control will be tested as he rallies his Republican members to pass the bill, with little room for defections in the narrowly split chamber. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.