House GOP's Internal Rifts Halt Legislative Progress
Speaker Mike Johnson sends lawmakers home early as party infighting derails key funding bills.
- House Republicans have only passed five of the 12 necessary appropriations bills.
- Internal disputes over spending and policy have led to the withdrawal of multiple funding measures.
- Far-right members demand deeper cuts and policy changes, complicating negotiations.
- Democrats criticize the GOP for legislative dysfunction and political gamesmanship.
- The early recess could impact the GOP's standing in upcoming elections.