### House Chaos: Can Mike Johnson Get Anything Done This Week?
So, it’s Wednesday and Speaker Mike Johnson is supposed to tackle a to-do list that’s starting to look more like a novel. Today, the House will gather to vote on some urgent matters: government surveillance powers about to expire, the farm bill, and funding for immigration enforcement. Spoiler alert: it’s not looking good.
After weeks of bickering over how to handle the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—basically, Congress’s way of snooping on you—along with the farm bill and the budget, it seems House Republican leadership is short on support. Some members are even calling for former President Trump to intervene and help sort out their mess. Because, of course, why not bring in the guy everyone loves to blame?
Let’s break down this delightful circus:
– **FISA**: A bunch of House Republicans are fuming over the idea of extending FISA for three years. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has already declared that the House’s plan is “dead on arrival.” Rep. Don Bacon hit the nail on the head when he said they’ve wasted too much time catering to a handful of members who want compromises the majority isn’t interested in. Classic dysfunction, right? Meanwhile, the Senate is busy crafting its own FISA extension, but even they aren’t thrilled about the length of it. So, good luck with that.
– **Farm Bill**: Rep. Chip Roy sounded the alarm that the GOP’s plan to attach a provision for year-round sales of E15 gasoline is a disaster—his words, not mine. He’s not alone; Rep. Lauren Boebert is also ready to vote against the rule after her amendments were rejected. And just to add to the fun, GOP senators are set to draft their own farm bill, which means the current House plan is likely going nowhere fast.
– **Immigration Enforcement**: Johnson tried to convince his members to support a narrow budget resolution for immigration enforcement funding, which is critical since the Department of Homeland Security funding has been stalled for over two months. However, key GOP figures are pushing for a more extensive bill, leaving Johnson in a tight spot.
Oh, and as for what else is happening? There’s a Senate Banking Committee vote on Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, and it’s predicted that hardly any Democrats will back him. A stark contrast to Jerome Powell, who managed to play nice across party lines.
So, will Mike Johnson manage to pull off any of this? Or will we just have another week of grandstanding and finger-pointing? Stay tuned—because who doesn’t love watching a train wreck in slow motion?
By Admin | Published: April 29, 2026 at 9:15 am
