House Republicans huddle with Johnson to plot party-line package

A large contingent of House Republicans — encompassing hard-liners, Budget Committee members, panel chairs and party leaders — piled into Speaker Mike Johnson’s office Thursday afternoon to discuss a second party-line package, according to four people granted anonymity to share details of the private meeting.

Among the lawmakers attending were Budget Chair Jodey Arrington of Texas and Republican Study Chair August Pfluger, also of Texas.

Reps. Chip Roy of Texas, Byron Donalds of Florida...