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5 min readMAGA Mike Shuts Down House for 2 Weeks as GOP Revolts
Speaker Mike Johnson has shut down the House of Representatives until at least July 13th after a revolt by his own party members refused to pass a rule that would allow legislation to come to the floor. When CNN's Manu Raju asked Johnson if he had lost control of the conference, Johnson replied, "No, sir. We have full control of the conference. This is the same thing we've been doing the whole time." The shutdown means at least two weeks of no legislative work, as Johnson sent members home early yet again.
The Revolt and the Shutdown
A coalition of MAGA Republican members—including Luna, Miller, Harris, Burleson, Roy, Fine, Crane, Spartz, and others—refused to support a routine procedural rule, effectively grinding House operations to a halt. Johnson's response was to cancel the remainder of the week's work and adjourn until at least July 13th. When pressed by Manu Raju about whether he had lost control, Johnson blamed the narrowest majority in U.S. history and the approaching election, saying "people get very emotional about things, and sometimes they make irrational decisions." He insisted he holds no grudges and predicted Republicans would "win the majority and I'll have a bigger margin and won't have these problems."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:32) **MAGA Mike Johnson Shuts Down the House** - Speaker Johnson announces a two-week shutdown of the House after MAGA Republicans revolt and refuse to pass a rule to bring legislation to the floor.
- 2 (03:50) **Johnson Dodges on Birthright Citizenship** - Manu Raju asks Johnson if he will prioritize legislation to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court upholds the 14th Amendment.
- 3 (05:34) **Johnson Defends Rep. Tom Kean’s Absence** - Johnson backs Kean, who returned after months away citing depression, calling questions about his fitness "unfair."
- 4 (06:24) **MAGA Republicans Flee Reporters** - Multiple GOP members, including Tom Kean, Grothman, Gill, and Hearn, refuse to answer basic questions from the MeidasTouch Network about affordability.
- 5 (10:46) **Rep. Troy Nehls Stops to Talk** - Nehls is the only MAGA Republican who pauses to answer questions as the House shuts down.
- 6 (15:00) **Rep. Elsey Ducks Affordability Question** - Another MAGA Republican refuses to answer, telling reporters to "ask the people who are in charge."
- 7 (15:44) **Dem Rep. Ballant Calls Shutdown an "Embarrassment"** - She tallies 74+ early days sent home by Johnson and criticizes the hyperpartisan 250th anniversary celebration.
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA Mike Johnson shutting down the House of Representatives for two weeks as Republicans continue to revolt against him and he loses control of the House. Get up to 20% OFF with code: MEIDAS at https://Plaud.ai/meidas
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