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Republicans Are Rebelling Against Mike Johnson

Johnson is facing intraparty disputes over legislation and House leadership.

Republicans Are Rebelling Against Mike Johnson
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Dec 3, 2025
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House Republicans have challenged Speaker Mike Johnson over the defense bill, a proposed stock-trading ban, health care and other issues. The disputes could complicate passage of the defense bill and congressional action before a January funding deadline.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House facing challenges from Republican members

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Representative who introduced a bipartisan stock-trading ban bill

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in the account of Stefanik's disputed provision

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Representative who pressed Johnson for a vote on the Epstein files and criticized his leadership

Chip Roy
R · TX-21

Representative who introduced a bipartisan stock-trading ban bill

Representative whose swearing-in was alleged by some lawmakers to have been delayed

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative named in Stefanik's criticism of Johnson

Representative accusing Johnson of blocking a provision she wanted in the defense bill

Representative who introduced a discharge petition to force a vote on a stock-trading ban

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House Passes Defense Bill Without IVF Coverage Provision

Johnson faced disputes over the defense bill, including whether it would include an IVF coverage provision. Left-leaning outlets focus on Johnson's reported effort to remove IVF coverage and the criticism it drew. Center outlets place the IVF provision among broader legislative and intraparty challenges facing Johnson.

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