House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Barry Loudermilk are in conflict over a new GOP-led January 6 investigation.
Johnson wants a limited probe that avoids targeting figures like Liz Cheney, while Loudermilk demands full autonomy to examine security failures and the actions of the original committee.
Appointed by former Speaker McCarthy, Loudermilk argues the public deserves transparency and accountability.
Johnson supports funding but prefers a select committee he can control, which could steer focus away from Trump and toward alleged Democratic overreach.
Loudermilk’s previous report even urged the FBI to investigate Cheney. Meanwhile, President Biden issued preemptive pardons to Cheney, Dr. Fauci, and others, aiming to shield them from future political retaliation, sparking both support and criticism.