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Republicans in Congress struggle with internal squabbles as time runs out on 2026
Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they attempt to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disagreements over the SAVE America Act and other bills have delayed government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson seeking to use budget reconciliation to advance a third party-line bill.
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