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The NPR Politics Podcast

Weekly Roundup: Johnson Ouster Threat, Biden's New App

Mar 22, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces ouster threat after relying on Democratic votes for government funding deal. Biden's campaign launches app 'Reach' to engage voters. Podcast covers political tensions, funding battles, and the impact of new apps on campaigns.
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Quick takeaways

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson faces ouster threat for relying on Democratic votes to pass government funding, stirring discontent among House Republicans.
  • Biden's 'Reach' app leverages personal contacts to engage skeptical voters, highlighting the power of trusted relationships in political outreach.

Deep dives

House Republicans' Opposition to Spending Bills

House Republicans express discontent with the passing of annual spending bills that include funding for programs they are against, such as Homeland Security and health services. They criticize Speaker Johnson for relying on Democratic support and funding programs like LGBTQ youth services and reproductive health, triggering a motion to vacate the speakership.

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