Republican Leadership Rift Over Defense Bill Sparks Reprimand
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WASHINGTON — House Republicans engaged in disagreements after Rep. Elise Stefanik accused Speaker Mike Johnson of lying about the exclusion of her proposed requirement that federal investigators notify Congress if they open probes into candidates. Stefanik posted objections on social media Monday and threatened to withhold support for the National Defense Authorization Act unless the provision was restored. Johnson told reporters Tuesday that the matter had not been brought to his attention. Other GOP women, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, have pressed leadership on separate issues, while colleagues described tensions as largely limited. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Committee advanced a notification measure requiring investigators to inform Congress of candidate probes.
- 2. Monday: Rep. Elise Stefanik posted objections on social media accusing obstruction.
- 3. Tuesday: Speaker Mike Johnson said the provision had not been brought to his attention.
- 4. Stefanik threatened to vote against the NDAA unless the provision was restored.
- 5. Other GOP women pressed leadership on related issues; colleagues later described tensions as limited.
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