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R-La.
Coverage of R-La. in the Nexus archive.
- Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) managed to advance major legislation this week despite internal House Republican revolts, but the contentious process fueled anger and left unresolved challenges. The week's legislative battles were described as 'hell week' by Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), highlighting the political turbulence.
- RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., are set to face off in consecutive Senate hearings. The hearings involve discussions on health-related issues given Kennedy's role as Health Secretary.