Elise Stefanik, a leading House Republican and close ally of Donald Trump, has sharply escalated a public feud with Mike Johnson, challenging his leadership and openly questioning his effectiveness amid preparations for the 2026 midterm elections.Stefanik accused Johnson of blocking her Department of Justice notification measure linked to counterintelligence investigations, later announcing a breakthrough after meetings with Johnson and Donald Trump that secured the provision's inclusion in the defense bill and launching her campaign for New York governor.She also introduced a petition for a House vote on banning stock trading by members of Congress and their families, positioning herself as a reform advocate as House Republicans confront internal divisions and doubts over their strategy for retaining swing districts.