Congress Post-Recess Gridlock Intensifies
Key Questions
What agenda is House Speaker Johnson outlining post-recess?
Johnson's pressers cover budget, security, FISA, Farm bill, housing, and pro-police priorities. House GOP is reworking housing bills.
What is causing gridlock in Congress after recess?
Gridlock intensifies over Senate $1B White House security funding fights, Dem pork jabs, and fiscal deadlines. Party-line midterms bills are eyed for summer.
What are key priorities in Project 2029 discussions?
Discussions focus on legislative agendas for 2029, including potential filibuster abolition calls from White House officials.
Johnson pressers outline budget/security/FISA/Farm/housing/pro-police agenda; House GOP reworks housing bills, eyes summer party-line midterms bills; Senate $1B WH security (ballroom) fight/Dems pork jabs amid fiscal deadlines.
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Updated May 14, 2026