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GOP women in Congress challenge Speaker Johnson's leadership and legislative priorities

Johnson rejects claims that he is neglecting women in his conference and responds to criticism from Luna and Stefanik.

GOP women in Congress challenge Speaker Johnson's leadership and legislative priorities
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Several Republican women in the House have criticized Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership and the pace of legislation. Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace and Elise Stefanik have raised concerns, while Lisa McClain rejected the claim that Johnson disregards women in the conference.

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Speaker of the House criticized by Republican women in his conference

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Nancy Mace
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Representative who signed the discharge petition and criticized the pace of House business

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Representative who criticized Johnson’s leadership and signed the discharge petition

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President cited in Greene’s comparison of his style with Republican men in the House

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Representative cited for earlier comments about Republican men and women and her announced retirement

House Republican Conference Chair who defended Johnson against claims of gender bias

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Republicans Question Mike Johnson's House Leadership

Republican lawmakers, including Elise Stefanik, questioned Mike Johnson's leadership as speaker. Johnson also responded to criticism. Left-leaning outlets portray Johnson as losing control amid Stefanik's challenge and other intraparty dissent, including pressure for a stock-trading-ban vote. Center outlets emphasize criticism of Johnson's leadership and legislative priorities while including his response and a defense from Lisa McClain.

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