Mike Johnson handcuffed as he faces off with 'untouchable' GOP rebels in the House

The Republican Party's razor-thin House majority has transformed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) into a caretaker rather than a commanding leader as he must carefully navigate his fractious caucus, unable to discipline wayward members without risking the votes he desperately needs, according to an analysis.

The sex and death scandal surrounding Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) underscores Johnson's vulnerability. Despite calls from within his own party for Gonzales to step down, Johnson has maintained distance from the controversy...