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Navigating Turmoil: The Speaker's Dilemma
This chapter explores the challenges faced by the newly appointed Speaker in preventing a government shutdown while managing party dissent. It highlights internal conflicts within the House Republican Conference, particularly with the Freedom Caucus, and the implications of their actions on leadership authority. Through a detailed analysis of spending bills and factional dynamics, the chapter underscores the delicate balance between hardline demands and the necessity of pragmatic governance.