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House Republicans begin to defy Johnson’s shutdown recess, say Trump will be unable to pay the troops Oct 31

NEW: A growing number of House Republicans are bristling at Speaker Johnson’s shutdown strategy “There is absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session — it’s embarrassing,” Kevin Kiley (R-CA) said Dozens are desperate for troop pay fixhttps://t.co/R7ChuVs1Ix — Meredith Lee Hill (@meredithllee) October 9, 2025 A growing number of House Republicans, …

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Speaker Johnson blocks Epstein vote before recess while Congress stalls and both parties avoid accountability

Congress just hit pause on the Epstein file release. Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Monday there will be no vote before the August recess. That locks the chamber out for 5 weeks. No floor action. No subpoenas. No movement. The resolution to compel the Trump administration to release Epstein-related documents is shelved. Johnson said he wants …

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Mitch McConnell says Trump won’t get his recess appointments

I LOVE how they’re unmasking their true nature. Look at MSNBC minutes ago begging for unity …fresh talking points…NO UNITY WITH COMMIES after what they tried to do to him/his friends/his family and Americans. This ain’t 2016. https://t.co/724pcmwkOa — Johnny St.Pete (@JohnMcCloy) November 18, 2024

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