Some Democrats signal support for embattled House Republican Speaker Johnson

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WASHINGTON - Democrats in the House of Representatives on Sunday signaled a willingness to support House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Republican hardliners threaten to oust him following the passage of critical aid for Ukraine.

Greene, again saying on Sunday that Johnson needs to resign, accused him of"absolutely working for the Democrats." If there is a vote on the speaker, the speaker has the support of Republican Representative Michael McCaul, who serves as chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

 

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