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The newly appointed House Speaker, Mike Johnson, is navigating a rocky political landscape, particularly notable is the opposition he faces from the right-wing factions within his party. Conservatives within Congress continue to express their discontent with stopgap funding, emphasizing their preference for more definitive budgetary actions. This division may afford Democrats leverage in upcoming discussions, particularly since they have indicated a willingness to support the stopgap measure if it integrates a comprehensive disaster relief package aimed at addressing various urgent needs across the nation.