Catie Edmondson

New York Times congressional reporter

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After months of pressure, Speaker Mike Johnson has called a series of votes on foreign aid packages. Hard-right Republicans threaten to oust him if he follows through.

House Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine vote may cost him his job

After months of pressure, Speaker Mike Johnson has called a series of votes on foreign aid packages. Hard-right Republicans threaten to oust him if he follows through.

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Republicans in Congress are struggling to defend the president against the growing impeachment inquiry.

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Republicans in Congress are struggling to defend the president against the growing impeachment inquiry.

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