Johnson calls this Congress "one of the most productive"

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) touted the work of House Republicans during the 119th Congress as lawmakers left Washington for an extended recess ahead of the November midterms, calling it "one of the most productive" Congresses in history. "House Republicans are going now back to our districts. We're going to make the case to the American people on what we have delivered on their behalf," he told reporters Wednesday evening. "The media certainly doesn't do this for us, so we've got to go tell them the truth." The speaker highlighted Republicans' "big, beautiful" tax cuts bill as well as the creation of Trump Accounts, which are designed to help kids save and invest money for their future. He also spoke about measures he said have created jobs, promoted safety and order in cities, and secured the southern border. "That is Republicans' proven agenda of results, and there's so much more," he said. "And by the way, every Democrat voted against everything I just recounted for you." He cal

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