Republicans say GOP 'dysfunction' will blow the midterms after House speaker 'lost control'

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) hands President Donald Trump a gavel after Trump signed his signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations, at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) hands President Donald Trump a gavel after Trump signed his signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations, at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
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May 04, 2026 | 10:03AM ETTrump