Conservatives grumble over defense bill compromises

Must-pass legislation in limbo as conservatives fume over House speaker’s flip-flop

Republican lawmakers are fuming at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over the national defense reauthorization bill. Axios reported late Tuesday that the defense funding measure is now at risk after Johnson allegedly reneged on promises to conservatives.Congress separates its budget so that military funding is handled apart from the regular government budget. Members of the House Freedom Caucus were assured that if they supported the GENIUS Act — a b…

Conservatives grumble over defense bill compromises

Republicans in the House are grumbling over the final version of the annual defense bill set to hit the floor on Wednesday, frustrated at the omission of a cryptocurrency provision and other details.