A group of House conservatives is threatening to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as they seek assurances on government funding and aid to Ukraine. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., met with Johnson behind closed doors for a two-hour discussion on Monday afternoon. The conservatives are demanding several points, including no more funding for Ukraine and halting Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Trump.
Additionally, they are pushing for Johnson to adhere to the Hastert rule, which requires majority support from House GOP members for any legislation to receive a House-wide vote. They are also advocating for the Massie rule, which would trigger automatic federal spending cuts if an agreement is not reached on fiscal year 2025 funding by the Sept. 30 deadline.
