Several rifts have opened within the House GOP in recent weeks, with some Republicans taking issue with Speaker Mike Johnson over government spending, health care, and disputed provisions in bills such as the annual defense policy and a proposed ban on lawmakers trading stocks.

Intraparty clashes are not uncommon, especially in a closely divided House where a small number of dissenters can shift the balance of power, and at times, force the speaker’s hand.

Newsweek reached out to Johnson’s press team for comment via email on Wednesday.

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Johnson has come under increased scrutiny and pressure in recent months, in particular during the federal government shutdown, with some lawmakers accusing him of delaying the swearing in of Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva to a

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