Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is set to face his first real test of leadership on Tuesday as he seeks to get his temporary spending plan through the House treading the same waters his predecessor faced in funding the government that led to his ouster.
The number of illegal immigrants encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border in October remained at historic highs, the third-highest month in history, despite declining from September's record.
The House has been in session for 10 straight weeks, and it is about to burst at the seams as tension between members is high and emotions are boiling over.