House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Pressure to Renegotiate Spending Deal

Hardline conservatives push for deeper cuts and border security provisions, risking a potential government shutdown.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure from hardline conservatives to renegotiate a bipartisan spending deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, potentially risking a government shutdown.
Johnson has not committed to backing off the deal, despite optimism from hardliners after a meeting on Thursday.
Senators have warned that a withdrawal from the deal would be disastrous for the country and Johnson's credibility.
Conservative hardliners want deep funding cuts and the inclusion of provisions to secure the border.
Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the rebellion that deposed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has stated he will not support an attempt to oust Johnson at this time.