House GOP to kick off megabill markups

Plus: Trump’s TIME comments clash with GOP budget priorities, the House GOP to target California climate protections and Trump’s China envoy set for confirmation.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La faces intense pressure from three directions: Trump demanding the passage of his agenda at any cost, swing-district conservatives wary of deep cuts to the social safety net, and hardline House conservatives. Photo by Kayla Bratkowski

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