Mike Johnson Is Losing His Caucus To a Border Deal Breakdown
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing down his first major challenge as the leader of the lower chamber’s Republican caucus: In just a matter of weeks, he’ll need Congress to reach a consensus on two contentious issues—border funding and international aid. It’s a feat that hasn’t been achieved in decades, in a venue where compromise has proven to be the Waterloo of Republican speakers.Despite Johnson throwing his weight into securing a deal, it’ll be a “steep road” for the newly minted speaker, as one