Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins

Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) announced Monday that his decision to leave the Republican Party and register as an Independent will take effect immediately. Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) two-vote majority just got even smaller. Kiley said he will still caucus with Republicans for "administrative purposes" but noted that he's been a less-than-reliable vote for Johnson even as a
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