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Promising Much to Many, Johnson Loses His Grip on the House

Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.

© Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times

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G.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda

A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol on Tuesday.
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Trump Says It’s ‘Too Bad’ Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship

The court’s decision was a major rebuke to President Trump, who falsely asserted that Congress could reverse it through legislation.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

If President Trump were to pressure Congress to take up birthright legislation, it would be an exceedingly difficult vote ahead of the midterm elections.
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