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Johnson looks to unify GOP with crack down on college campus protests

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Speaker Mike Johnson is focusing on the wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Johnson aims to unify the fractured House Republican conference and expose divisions within the House Democratic caucus. He has launched an investigation into tensions at American universities, including increased oversight of federal funding, hearings with college presidents, and exploring legislation against antisemitism. The GOP sees this as an opportunity to garner support and appeal to key voter constituencies. However, some Democrats perceive it as a divisive political maneuver. The investigation marks a shift away from the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.