Mike Johnson faces brutal June as deadlines come due
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is staring down a brutal stretch of deadlines and uncomfortable votes when the House returns from recess next week. Why it matters: Johnson bought himself time this spring by punting a series of politically difficult fights. But those deadlines are now coming due, setting up a brutal June for House Republicans. Johnson will have to navigate expiring surveillance authorities, a growing push for another reconciliation package, and several politically difficult f…


