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What is the immediate impact of the Republican criticism of Speaker Johnson's handling of government funding talks?

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing potential challenges to his leadership following the passage of a short-term spending bill, with some Republicans expressing discontent. Several GOP lawmakers have mentioned potential alternative candidates, including Tom Emmer, Jim Jordan, and Byron Donalds, though most have publicly reaffirmed their support for Johnson. The bill, which averted a government shutdown, includes provisions on healthcare, ethanol fuel, and disaster aid, but has drawn criticism for its unrelated policy riders.