Article 6GD5M Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe

Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe

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Martin Pengelly in Washington
from US news | The Guardian on (#6GD5M)

Republican House speaker needed Democratic support to avoid shutdown, just as Kevin McCarthy did before being ejected by his party

A leading member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus indicated trouble ahead for Mike Johnson, the new speaker, after the House on Tuesday passed a bill to avert a government shutdown.

Chip Roy, of Texas, told reporters the bill was precisely what was put down on [Saturday 1 October], that then resulted in the motion to vacate against Kevin that following Tuesday, and here we are. We're doing the same thing".

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