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Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are at odds over January 6 investigation

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk disagree on how to move forward with the January 6, 2021 , attack on the US Capitol .

Johnson wants Republicans to stop investigating the former January 6 committee and narrow its focus, sources say.

Loudermk would prefer a broader mandate, a position backed by some officials at the White House .

The dispute over how to handle the probe speaks to broader divisions that persist in the Republican party .