House Republican Leadership Challenge

Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are challenging House Republican leadership to force a vote on Speaker Mike Johnson stepping down due to alliances with Democrats. They argue Johnson has betrayed the Republican majority on key issues. Republican leadership has not responded to calls for action.

House Republicans' Efforts to Remove Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie are taking steps to force a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, who has been criticized for advancing President Biden and Democrats' agenda. Greene and Massie are assembling at the Capitol to announce their next steps.

House Rules and Power Struggles in Congress

Rep. Thomas Massie alleges Speaker Mike Johnson is leveraging power to change House rules to maintain authority, implying presidential aspirations. Johnson considers raising threshold on motion to vacate in foreign aid funding rule. Three conservatives appointed by McCarthy block Johnson's border bill, demanding action on border before foreign aid consideration.

Political controversy over foreign aid package and Speaker Mike Johnson's actions

Rep. Thomas Massie accuses Speaker Mike Johnson of using Democrats to pass a rule for a foreign aid package, which includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as a TikTok bill. Conservatives criticize the move as an 'unprecedented' action by the 'Uniparty.' Sen. J.D. Vance warns that one bill in the package could limit a future Trump presidency's ability to end the conflict in Ukraine. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also criticizes Johnson for allegedly working with Democrats.

Call for Speaker Mike Johnson's Resignation

Rep. Thomas Massie criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson and calls for his resignation due to poor negotiation skills and ineffective leadership. Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene want Johnson to agree to resign once a new speaker is elected within the GOP conference.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Refusal to Resign

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to resign after being urged to do so by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) who is now cosponsoring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to oust him from speakership. Johnson defends his position and decision not to resign.

Threats to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson Over Foreign Aid Plan

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is facing renewed threats of being ousted from his position after introducing a plan for foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, which is facing pushback from some conservatives over lack of border security provisions.

Controversy over warrant requirements for searches of Americans' communications

Rep. Thomas Massie accuses Speaker Mike Johnson of killing the Constitution by voting against requiring warrants for searches of Americans' communications. However, sources say Johnson's vote was not the tie-breaking one. The amendment to require warrants failed, despite strong public support for it.