"Speaker Johnson Faces Backlash Over Spending Deal, Congress Shifts to Full-Year Funding Bills"

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"Speaker Johnson Faces Backlash Over Spending Deal, Congress Shifts to Full-Year Funding Bills"
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Some House Republicans are considering ousting Speaker Mike Johnson over a spending agreement he made with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, with conservative members expressing outrage over the budget deal and calling for steeper cuts. Johnson's tentative agreement with Democrats has sparked swift backlash from GOP colleagues, with some considering filing a motion to vacate his position. The deal, which aims to establish an overall spending level of nearly $1.66 trillion in 2024, has divided Republicans, with some urging stronger negotiation tactics with Democrats to address inflation and high spending.

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