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McConnell and Border Patrol union back embattled Senate border deal Senate Republican no votes are trickling into public view as party leaders gauge support for the agreement.

“There’s a lot people who want it, clearly," said Sen. Josh Hawley, a McConnell critic. But there are key differences between the contenders.

The indicted and expelled former New York Republican was spotted sporting silver shoes on his way to the Capitol.

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Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) and others aired frustration live during the State of the Union.

They see Mike Johnson's dependence on them to pass major legislation as a point of leverage that they can use to their advantage.

But the Florida Republican implied he was open to the idea, saying anyone considered for vice president should "consider that an honor and an incredible opportunity."

All Democrats had previously voted to oust McCarthy along with a group of Republicans last fall.

More than two dozen Democrats said they expect a swath of the party to save Republican Speaker Mike Johnson following his decision to support Ukraine aid. | Francis Chung/POLITICO