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Speaker Johnson tries to corral Republican votes to end partial shutdown

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Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.AP

Johnson can't lose more than one Republican on party-line votes with perfect attendance, and some are threatening to tank the effort if their priorities aren't included, even though Trump said "There can be NO CHANGES at this time."

The measure would end the partial government shutdown that began Saturday, funding most of the federal government through Sept. 30 and the Department of Homeland Security for just two weeks as lawmakers negotiate new rules for agents enforcing immigration laws.

Meanwhile, the Clintons have agreed to testify in the House Epstein investigation, and Colombia's president is visiting the White House as U.S. trade partners seek shelter from Trump's fury by cutting deals amongst themselves.