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House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he has given himself a promotion and claims the White House refers to him as 'co-president', highlighting the complexities of his role between a rebellious caucus and an unpredictable president.
Florida Republicans have removed disgraced Representative Cory Mills from his position following numerous allegations, demonstrating a stronger stance on ethics than House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had refused to act.
The American right is increasingly using the term 'communism' as a political weapon, with figures like House Speaker Mike Johnson warning of its presence on US shores and associating it with 'fanatics and godless' ideologies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed frustration over another internal GOP rebellion, as he struggles to pass legislation aligned with Trump’s agenda with his razor-thin majority.
Speaker Mike Johnson is advocating for a ban on members of Congress dating staffers, extending the prohibition even to those outside their immediate office.
Speaker Mike Johnson has warned that America is in a 'battle' against Marxism and that students are being 'indoctrinated' to view the US through 'wrong lenses.' He called for a renewed focus on the nation's founding principles as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy publicly called on current Speaker Mike Johnson to stop recessing Congress, indicating a disagreement over legislative scheduling.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with Donald Trump in an effort to overcome a Republican blockade that is stalling key legislation ahead of the August recess deadline.
Hayden Haynes, a long-time aide to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, has stepped down from his chief of staff role to pursue a new opportunity, with Garrett Fultz promoted to the position.
House Speaker Mike Johnson commented that congressional salaries, currently over $174,000, have not kept pace with inflation, implying that stock trading is necessary for lawmakers to supplement their income.
House Democrats, with support from two Republicans and an independent, have defied Speaker Mike Johnson's priorities to force a vote on providing an additional $1.3 billion in aid to Ukraine.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's previous aspiration for a "normal Congress" appears to be a distant reality. The current political climate in the House of Representatives is described as far from normal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the Senate’s bill includes “problematic language” that would “orphan” the agency’s immigration operations.
Senator Josh Hawley has sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, calling for an immediate block on taxpayer funding for sex change treatments for minors, deeming such use of funds 'unconscionable'.
The United States and Iran are engaged in ongoing diplomatic discussions, with hopes for a potential peace deal or ceasefire growing. These talks involve mediators like Pakistan and address various issues, including Iran's request for the unfreezing of its assets.
Speaker Mike Johnson has stated his support for expelling Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick after an ethics panel found her guilty of more than two dozen violations.
The American Action Network, allied with House Speaker Mike Johnson, is launching a $10 million ad campaign through Tax Day to promote the Working Families Tax Cuts Act across 37 congressional districts, highlighting the impact of Trump-era tax cuts.
At the Hill & Valley Forum, Speaker Mike Johnson detailed a three-point plan for AI regulation, emphasizing the need for competition with adversaries and a unified federal standard to ensure the US wins the AI race.
"That Wasn't Public": Trump Stuns Johnson By Blurting Out GOP Rep.'s Dire Medical Condition President Donald Trump casually revealed Monday that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) was facing a terminal heart diagnosis and would have been “dead by June” without the president stepping in to connect him with top White House doctors. The stunning disclosure came during a White House lunch with Kennedy Center Board members, where Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) chatted with reporte...
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed alarm over what he perceives as a 'serious problem' regarding the threat of Sharia law in America, stating its tenets conflict with the U.S. Constitution.
Some House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to fight the Senate GOP over the SAVE America Act
Following the release of disturbing texts, MAGA lawmakers are demanding the resignation of Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, though House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet commented on whether he should step down.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected a request for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the conflict in Iran is expected to transition into a "new phase" in the near future.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is 'absolutely convinced' Republicans can defy historic midterm trends and grow their House majority this fall by pushing an anti-socialism message in key battleground states.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed allegations of abuse against Max Miller, stating that it is not his business to get involved.
Frustrations are mounting within the razor-thin House Republican majority over Speaker Mike Johnson's management, despite the GOP achieving several significant legislative wins.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for implementing stricter rules regarding relationships between members of Congress and their staff.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed $95 billion budget bill, intended to fund the Iran war and support U.S. farmers, is encountering significant resistance from fiscal conservatives and Senate Republicans.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna blocked the House floor in protest over the SAVE Act, causing disruption to the legislative agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the move as 'self-defeating' as Scalise pushed to advance other matters.
USMNT star Folarin Balogun has been inadvertently drawn into a political controversy following House Speaker Mike Johnson's controversial remarks regarding birthright citizenship and 'transplanting Sharia law', further highlighting the ongoing debate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused Democrats of 'playing politics' with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) over the appointment of Scott Pulte, suggesting their actions are hindering national security efforts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed concerns from Black voters regarding new gerrymandering efforts in Louisiana, stating that the creation of a second majority-Black district after a Supreme Court ruling 'brings back fairness'.
House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted that Republicans could gain seven to eight House seats in the upcoming midterm elections, defying historical trends.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders managed to quell a GOP revolt, allowing a controversial surveillance bill, along with DHS funding and farm policy bills, to advance.
Speaker Mike Johnson gives firsthand experience after WHCD attack CNN
Representative Cory Mills remains defiant despite an ongoing ethics probe, asserting he has not been charged with a crime, after Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told him not to resign.
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a message to the Pope that has garnered significant public criticism and negative reactions.
Speaker Mike Johnson's reported decision not to bring up the DHS funding bill unless the Senate makes progress on ICE funding has reportedly left even his closest allies furious.
Speaker Mike Johnson spotlighted the 'no tax on tips' deduction ahead of Tax Day, with an Uber Eats driver sharing how the benefit resulted in a 20% larger tax refund for him.
Reps. Boebert and Luna have threatened to oppose the anticipated FISA Section 702 rule vote, posing a significant challenge to Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority ahead of the April 20 deadline.
The speaker tellsThe Independent that the conflict has drained the United States’s munitions
US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the military operation in Iran is "limited in scope and mission" and believes the mission is being achieved, suggesting the war is "almost concluded." He also predicted that rising fuel prices would disappear within a few weeks.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said top congressional leaders were briefed on possible military action against Iran.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he will bring the daughter of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai to the State of the Union address, emphasizing America's commitment to securing Lai's release.
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing increasing difficulties as rebellious House Republicans are reportedly teaming up with Democrats, leading to procedural defeats that threaten Trump's agenda.
The tariff dispute between the United States and Canada is escalating, with Canada demonstrating a firm stance against US trade policies. This comes as global economic factors, including crude prices and the rupee's performance against the dollar, are under scrutiny.
House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly mocked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, suggesting Jeffries had lost a 'civil war' within the Democratic party. Johnson's comments were made in reference to internal Democratic disagreements.
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House and lead the House Appropriations Committee, has died at the age of 83. Tributes have poured in for the trailblazing former Congresswoman.
Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed new proposals to prohibit lawmakers from dating congressional staff, following a series of sexual misconduct cases shaking Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has vowed that House Republicans will not leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, a stopgap spending bill, and the defense bill are finalized.
House Speaker Mike Johnson works long hours managing a 'rowdy' Republican conference and frequently communicates with President Trump. His demanding schedule includes numerous calls and unread text messages.
Speaker Mike Johnson stated that reconciliation is the only viable path to enact the SAVE Act, following discussions at the White House.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Democratic-led labor bill, with twenty Republican lawmakers breaking ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson to join Democrats in supporting amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.
MSNBC host Katy Tur questioned whether House Speaker Mike Johnson prioritized God over the Declaration of Independence during her show, sparking backlash.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have announced a bipartisan initiative to address sexual misconduct within Congress, following recent resignations due to allegations.
Reports indicate that House Speaker Mike Johnson's political influence is slipping, alongside a weakening of the Republican Party's majority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to pass major legislation due to ongoing internal party conflicts, which are complicating the GOP's agenda.
With an April 30 deadline approaching and two failed votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial FISA 702 surveillance program.
A "train wreck" vote on FISA legislation has highlighted House Speaker Mike Johnson's tenuous control over the House GOP, especially with a significant Trump-related deadline approaching. This suggests his influence may be waning.
Speaker Mike Johnson is encountering significant pushback from Republicans regarding the renewal of FISA Section 702, which grants warrantless surveillance powers, as conservatives demand additional reform safeguards.
A fact-check investigates an alleged hot mic comment by House Speaker Mike Johnson, where he reportedly suggested that the SAVE America Act lowering voter turnout would be beneficial for the GOP.
Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.
Over 100 members of the conservative group Moms for Liberty visited Capitol Hill to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson, advocating for a pledge focused on education transparency and gender policies in school sports.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to condemn anti-Muslim remarks made by Republican lawmakers Andy Ogles and Randy Fine, who made disparaging comments about Muslims.
House Democrats are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the upcoming House recess, citing rapidly developing operations in Iran and the recent loss of U.S. troops as reasons to keep Congress in Washington.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Democratic Party has nothing to offer "but their TDS agenda," with multiple counter-SOTU events set for Tuesday night.
A controversy has arisen after Speaker Mike Johnson denied Rev. Jesse Jackson the honor of lying in state at the US Capitol, with supporters calling the decision 'racist' and refuting false claims that Charlie Kirk received the honor.