McCarthy to Johnson: 'Stop recessing'

House Republicans are at odds over the party's strategy, and the rift is becoming increasingly public. In a scathing critique, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has slammed his successor, Mike Johnson, for sending the chamber home early last month, citing internal divisions among Republican lawmakers. McCarthy, in an interview on Fox News's "Hannity," called on Johnson to "stop recessing," warning that the decision may have severe consequences for the party in the upcoming November elections. As the midterms approach, the infighting within the Republican Party raises questions about their ability to present a united front and capitalize on voter discontent.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday criticized his successor’s decision to send the lower chamber home early last month amid internal divisions among Republican lawmakers.  McCarthy called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “stop recessing” in an interview on Fox News’s “Hannity," warning of possible negative consequences in the November elections if Republicans...