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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden and Eric Garcia

Republicans revolt against GOP speaker’s deal with Democrats to avert shutdown

AP

CAPTOL HILL — Far-right Republicans are threatening another revolt after Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed on a topline spending number for 2024 as part of their negotiations aimed at averting a government shutdown.

It’s a late-in-the-game wrench in the machinery that has Washington analysts worried about whether Congress will be able to keep the government functioning — and predicting the imminent downfall of Mr Johnson.

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