What's happened
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, who defends his record, but Greene later backs off her threat after meetings with Johnson.
Why it matters
The power struggle between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Speaker Mike Johnson highlights divisions within the Republican Party and the challenges faced by Johnson in maintaining party unity and conservative policy goals.
What the papers say
According to Business Insider UK, Greene dared Johnson to remove her from committees, while Johnson defended his conservative record. The New York Times highlighted Johnson's dismissal of Greene and his efforts to prevent her from ousting him. Axios emphasized Johnson's strategies to avoid ouster and maintain party unity.
How we got here
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been known for her controversial statements and actions, while House Speaker Mike Johnson has faced challenges in balancing the demands of the conservative wing of the Republican Party with maintaining party unity.
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