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MTG, Mike Johnson, And The Depths Of GOP Chaos
Apr 30, 2024
Longtime Washington journalist Todd Zwillich discusses New York's special election and its impact on Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson's majority. Other topics include Columbia University suspending students, a federal ruling on gender-affirming care coverage, and Elon Musk's legal battle with the SEC.
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- A win for State Senator Tim Kennedy in New York's special election would decrease the House Republican majority to one seat, intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson.
- A federal appeals court ruling mandates coverage for gender-affirming care in certain state insurance plans, promoting equality and healthcare access for transgender individuals.
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Impact of Special Election on House Republican Majority
If State Senator Tim Kennedy wins the New York special election, the Republican majority in the House would shrink to just one seat, putting pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to maintain unity within the caucus. The House Republican conference faces challenges in governing due to internal division and disruptive members like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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