House Speaker Mike Johnson is once again facing blowback from his own members, this time over the must-pass national defense authorization bill.

Why it matters: Johnson (R-La.) made a promise to conservatives this summer to end a revolt that had paralyzed the House floor. Now conservatives are frustrated that he's not following through, again. • It's become nearly impossible for Johnson to keep everyone happy while navigating a tiny House majority.

What happened: In July, Johnson promised a group of conservatives, who were holding the floor hostage during crypto week, that the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act would be attached to the NDAA. • Johnson, at the time, said he spoke with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) about the adding the provision to the must-pass bill, and to

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