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"This is a fruitless exercise and a pointless one, and I'm disappointed in it," Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R–La.) said shortly after the second vote.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the exercise is fruitless and pointless
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- Mike Johnson
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{ "person": "Mike Johnson", "location": "Louisiana", "position": "Speaker of the House", "political_affiliation": "Republican" } - Subject Tags
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- February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (3 months ago)
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- February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (3 months ago)
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https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-cowardice-of-the-republican-tariff-skeptics
House Republicans, despite skepticism of tariffs, voted to maintain President Trump's control over trade policy. The article criticizes their inaction, highlighting the negative impacts of the tariffs on businesses and consumers. It argues that the Republicans prioritized appeasing Trump over their stated beliefs.
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