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Despite facing threats of removal, House Speaker Mike Johnson has retained his position for the time being. However, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans have expressed dissatisfaction with Johnson’s leadership. The House has faced significant challenges in electing and unseating Speakers in the past, raising concerns about the potential for paralysis in the future if Johnson is removed. The upcoming 119th Congress will have a tight timeline to certify the Electoral College, which could be jeopardized if the House is unable to elect a Speaker.

Representative Mike Johnson discusses the challenges faced by Republicans in passing immigration-related reforms with a Democratic Senate and President Biden. Despite holding a majority in the House, Republicans are hindered by their narrow margin, which makes it difficult to overcome resistance from even a single member within the party. Speaker Johnson acknowledges frustrations among Republican representatives who believe their agenda is not being adequately addressed, but he maintains that the party needs to work together to achieve its goals.

The Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortion, which dates back to 1864. The vote was 32-28, with all 29 Democrats and three Republicans supporting the repeal. The repeal bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass. If the repeal is approved by the Senate and signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, it would overturn the current law, which only allows abortions to save the life of the pregnant person. It would also reinstate a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban that has been on the books since 1864. The bill now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The move comes after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month. The ban has sparked protests and rallies in support of abortion rights.

In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban. The measure passed with Republican legislators joining Democrats in a 32-29 vote. The repeal comes after the state’s Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month, sparking outrage and confusion. The measure will now move to the Arizona Senate for consideration.

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Democrats have been more successful at passing legislation than Republicans when in control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows that Democrats are viewed more favorably in this regard, with 73% of Democrats believing their party is effective in passing laws. In contrast, only 40% of Republicans believe Democrats are effective, while 41% believe Republicans are effective.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has harshly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “total waste of time” and a “horrible leader”. Tillis’s comments follow Greene’s opposition to a foreign aid package that passed the House on Tuesday.

George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York, has withdrawn from his independent run for the 2024 election. Santos cited a desire to avoid splitting the ticket and potentially aiding the Democrats in retaining control of the House of Representatives. Despite his withdrawal, Santos indicated that he intended to remain active in politics in the future.

Former Representative George Santos has dropped out of his independent bid for a seat in the House of Representatives, citing a desire to avoid splitting the Republican vote and handing the seat to the Democrats. Santos, who was previously expelled from Congress, is facing multiple federal criminal charges.

Representative Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts is expressing both satisfaction and concern following the House’s passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package, which includes significant funding for Ukraine. However, Neal expressed concerns that continued Republican opposition may hinder the passage of further legislation before the November election.