Infighting grips GOP as lawmakers draw battle lines over key issue

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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April 21, 2026 | 11:36AM ETBank