“Republicans hoped Mike Johnson’s ascension marked a detente from the personal vitriol of a three-week speaker fight. That ceasefire appears to be over already,” Politico reports.
“Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), the architect of ousting Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, is openly sparring with multiple members, including taking aim at a key committee chair. New York Republicans want to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from the House, a vote with consequences for their thin majority. Former acting Speaker Patrick McHenry is venting to reporters about his ‘pure anger’ when McCarthy was booted.”
“And as Johnson settles into his new role atop the House, his fires don’t end there. A handful of conservatives are already signaling that they’re going to spur part two of a centrist vs. hardliner shutdown fight.”
