"Mike Johnson Asserts House Republicans' Independence from Trump's Border Security Deal Influence"

House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the notion that former President Trump is "calling the shots" on border security for House Republicans, asserting that it is his responsibility. Johnson emphasized the need to address illegal border crossings and criticized President Biden for not taking action, while also highlighting the House GOP's hardline immigration bill. Meanwhile, Trump has urged Republicans to reject the Senate's bipartisan border security plan, which is expected to be introduced this week.