Mike Johnson struggles to maintain control of House Republicans

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 9

The House speaker is clinging to authority over both the GOP conference and the chamber as Republicans grow anxious about their majority before the 2026 midterms.
Bloomberg says a worsening political climate is driving an every-member-for-themselves mindset, making party discipline harder and exposing Johnson's weakening grip.
The turmoil threatens Republican legislative cohesion and could deepen electoral vulnerability as lawmakers focus increasingly on protecting their own seats.

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