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Mike Lawler said he got a new, improved offer from Speaker Mike Johnson and the two sides were “making progress.”
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May 20, 2025

Are things looking up for Mike Johnson?

Little by little, things are improving for Speaker Mike Johnson.

After President Donald Trump came to the Capitol to browbeat Republican members of the SALT Caucus and the House Freedom Caucus this morning, GOP opposition to the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is beginning to ease.

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