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hell week
Coverage of hell week 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.
- This week on The Hill: Lawmakers head into ‘hell week’ with FISA and reconciliation 2.0
Lawmakers are navigating a critical week with two major legislative priorities: a second reconciliation bill and an extension of FISA's warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702, as they prepare for a recess. The focus is on passing these measures before leaving for a break.