Comer slams Senate funding deal: "No communication with Mike Johnson"

Rep. James Comer of Kentucky criticized a Senate funding deal, claiming there was no communication with House Speaker Mike Johnson before it was negotiated. The House and Senate remain deadlocked over ending a partial government shutdown, with both chambers currently in a two-week recess. Comer's complaint suggests significant fractures within Republican leadership over how to resolve the impasse, potentially complicating efforts to reach a unified GOP position. The lack of coordination between the chambers raises questions about whether Republicans can present a coherent strategy when Congress returns, particularly given the party's control of both the House and Senate.