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"More lies from the speaker": Top Republicans erupt in rare public feud Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is publicly feuding with Mike Johnson over a provision related to FBI probes of political candidates that she claims the House speaker blocked from inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act. Why it matters: The dispute marks an escalation of simmering discord between Johnson (R-La.) and Stefanik— a former member of leadership and a candidate for New York governor. Stefanik gave up her role as House Republican conference chair when President Trump picked her to be his UN ambassador, but her nomination was ultimately pulled. Stefanik has reportedly blamed Johnson for delaying and ultimately killing her nomination to keep his narrow GOP House majority from further dwindling, which Johnson has denied. Johnson subsequently gave her a largely symbolic role as chair of House GOP leadership. Driving the news: Stefanik's stance sets up another test of Johnson's ability to hold together his razor-thin majority as he navigates one of Congress' must-pass bills. Her provision woul... https://www.axios.com/2025/12/02/mike-johnson-elise-stefanik-feud-ndaa-fbi-probes