House Speaker Mike Johnson is caught in a fierce tug-of-war on Capitol Hill. The pressure is on him to stitch together enough votes from both sides of the aisle to push through vital legislation, including a government funding bill that’s been hanging by a thread. The real drama lies in his reliance on Democratic support to wield the gavel effectively, despite a majority of his own party being at odds with this approach.
As debates heat up over sending billions to support Ukrainian officials—a move many question—the spotlight intensifies on Johnson. His silence in response to calls for explanation adds fuel to the fire, raising questions about his strategies and the sacrifices they entail for party unity and policy goals.
