While pursuing the impeachments of activist judges has been a hot topic in recent weeks, Republican lawmakers also are considering other options to deal with a seemingly partisan legal system.

During the House Republican Leadership’s weekly press conference on Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., raised the possibility of shutting down federal courts.

“We do have authority over the federal courts, as you know,” Johnson told reporters.

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