Speaker Johnson forced to send Congress home amid Republican revolt

A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump’s election overhaul bill brought House business to a halt, forcing Speaker Mike Johnson to send members home early.

GOP hardliners blocked votes on defense, spending and veterans health care as they pushed for action on legislation that would require voter ID nationwide and proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Scripps News Senior Correspondent Nathaniel Reed breaks down why the fight has divided House Republicans, why the Senate remains a major obstacle and how the standoff could affect Trump’s legislative agenda.

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