Overview

• Conservative hardliners criticize House Speaker Mike Johnson for not cutting spending sufficiently in recent negotiations.
• House Freedom Caucus members express frustration but are not seeking to replace Johnson, citing a lack of viable alternatives.
• Johnson navigates a tightrope between moderate and hard-line Republicans, aiming to avoid government shutdown by March 22.
• Critics accuse Johnson of prioritizing Senate desires over conservative spending cuts, yet acknowledge his inherited challenges.
• Despite discontent, there's no immediate threat to Johnson's leadership, with some members joking about finding a replacement at Disney.