House GOP leaders

Congressional Republicans face stalled legislative progress due to intraparty conflicts, tight margins, and President Trump's demands, leaving major bills like the defense policy and farm bill unfinished. House leaders have lost control of their chamber, and frustrations grow as deadlines pass without action.

House GOP leaders canceled a procedural measure to advance fiscal 2027 appropriations bills and other legislation amid pressure to prioritize the SAVE America Act, a stalled Republican elections bill in the Senate. President Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill to push the elections bill forward.

A Florida Republican, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, threatened to block procedural votes in the House if GOP leaders proceed with a fast-track vote on a bipartisan housing bill, prioritizing instead the stalled SAVE America Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold the housing bill vote Tuesday evening, despite potential opposition from Luna and allies that could disrupt other legislative efforts.

House and Senate GOP leaders face stalled agenda due to disputes over President Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and an Iran war powers resolution. Senate Republicans delayed an immigration enforcement bill amid concerns the fund could finance individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with the White House remaining silent on potential modifications.

The House passed a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance, but the Senate is unlikely to approve the bill due to opposition to a House-added ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The FISA extension faces expiration soon, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has labeled the CBDC ban a 'poison pill,' signaling a potential legislative standoff.

House GOP leaders delayed a vote on the farm bill due to internal party divisions over certain provisions. Speaker Mike Johnson extended a procedural rule vote to facilitate the delay, reflecting ongoing Republican disagreements.

House GOP leaders face new challenges in reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a weekend shooting at a press gala attended by President Trump. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his team are struggling to finalize a budget blueprint before a freeze on employee pay takes effect.