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Mike Johnson's DANGEROUS Quiet Power Grab
A hidden power move in Congress is raising serious questions. The Speaker of the House controls when new lawmakers are sworn in — and recent cases show one Republican was sworn in within days while a Democrat waited over 53 days. Same rules. Very different timelines. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks down why it matters for democracy and representation.