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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 2, 2026

Johnson Wavers on Ending the Shutdown, Reflecting His Weak Hold on Power

Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a House vote on Homeland Security funding amid pressure from his right flank and President Trump.

Johnson Wavers on Ending the Shutdown, Reflecting His Weak Hold on Power
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Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to navigate a partial government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department, caught between demands from President Trump and a rebellious right-wing House caucus that threatens his leadership.

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