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Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday, claiming he was being left out of all of the negotiations between the Democrats and Republicans over the border and military funding bills. But one Senator says that’s not entirely accurate. As it turns out, Johnson chose to be excluded. Welker asked if he was offered a “briefing.” “No!” Johnson said. “I’ve had individual senators call and give me tips and offered things that are going on in the room, but we’ve not been a part of that negotiation. And I’ve been absolutely clear from day one — since literally the next…

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