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Firebrand Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has pushed for the removal of House Speaker Mike Johnson just weeks after he was officially signed in. The move does not automatically kickstart his dismissal but lays the groundwork for another showdown on the House floor. Californian Republican Kevin McCarthy was the first House Speaker ousted after hardline Grand Old Party members triggered a motion to remove him last year. Greene is threatening to bring a similar vote against Johnson if he attempts to pass further aid to Ukraine. She said: “I filed a motion to vacate today, but it’s more of a war…

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