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The Trump administration has agreed to temporarily suspend its controversial $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund, which was intended to compensate allies. This decision comes amid significant Republican backlash and a court ruling halting the fund.
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.
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.
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a suspect being charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In the aftermath, Trump and the First Lady publicly demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke related to the incident.
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 Democratic congresswoman has resigned from her position following campaign finance charges that could lead to a significant prison sentence. Her resignation comes ahead of an anticipated Ethics Committee sanctions hearing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a message to the Pope that has garnered significant public criticism and negative reactions.
Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar announced plans to suspend state television and radio broadcasts, promising to reform public media to ensure press freedom and truth for Hungarians. This pledge comes amidst political discussions involving figures like Donald Trump and Serbian President Vučić regarding Hungarian politics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson have revealed that GOP Representative Neal Dunn faced a serious heart condition before his recovery, with Trump jokingly stating he was 'dead by June'.
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.
House GOP leaders have asked embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to drop his bid for re-election.
Some House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to fight the Senate GOP over the SAVE America Act
He will not lie in honor at the United States Capitol rotunda after Mike Johnson denied the request
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected a request for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol.
Republican senators showed rare defiance against former President Trump's demands, delaying a vote on immigration funding and challenging the legality of a potential Iran war. This internal party conflict led to an earlier-than-planned departure from Washington D.C. for some Republicans.
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'.
US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, receiving an elaborate reception before beginning extensive talks. Their discussions focused on critical bilateral issues including trade, tariffs, Iran, and Taiwan.
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 GOP leadership is struggling to secure votes for a three-year extension of Section 702 of FISA, as conservative privacy hawks threaten to block the renewal without tougher privacy guardrails.
Speaker Mike Johnson gives firsthand experience after WHCD attack CNN
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'.
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.
Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated images depicting himself in religious contexts, including being embraced by Jesus, drawing both praise from some evangelical leaders and broader discussion.
Donald Trump faced significant criticism and mockery after posting an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus, leading to calls for its removal and a broader discussion on his rhetoric. Mike Johnson reportedly convinced Trump to remove the controversial post.
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.
President Trump has taken executive action to ensure TSA workers receive their salaries, announcing a plan to pay them despite ongoing congressional funding stalls and the partial government shutdown.
Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.
Trump's words shocked even Mike Johnson sitting next to him
"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...
President revealed details of Neal Dunn’s health prompting Mike Johnson, the House speaker, to say it ‘wasn’t public’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Donald Trump on Monday publicly revealed details about a Republican congressman’s “terminal” diagnosis that could have left him “dead by June”, prompting Mike Johnson, speaker of the House, to say: “That wasn’t public.” Trump touched on Neal Dunn’s health during a meandering press conference at the...
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.
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson said top congressional leaders were briefed on possible military action against Iran.
Ahead of the State of the Union address, Democrats consider skipping the event, while Trump plans to focus on the economy and discuss tariffs and ICE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the Senate’s bill includes “problematic language” that would “orphan” the agency’s immigration operations.
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with authorities stating the suspect likely targeted Trump administration officials. The incident raised concerns about security and prompted reactions from attendees and officials.
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.
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 is encountering significant pushback from Republicans regarding the renewal of FISA Section 702, which grants warrantless surveillance powers, as conservatives demand additional reform safeguards.
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.
Reports indicate an 'upset' Mike Johnson experienced a 'wild meltdown' directed at MAGA representatives, details of which have now been exposed.
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.
A US judge has ordered the Trump administration to reopen Voice of America, reinstating hundreds of employees who were laid off after Trump accused the international broadcaster of bias.
The speaker tellsThe Independent that the conflict has drained the United States’s munitions
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.
Rep. Mike Johnson claims Democrats are prioritizing 'illegal aliens' over Americans as funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains blocked, warning of potential sleeper cells across the country.
Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, yesterday, Monday, defended the large-scale military operation by the US and Israel against Iran...
Mike Johnson stated that it would be 'the end for Trump' if he fails to retain Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
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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.
Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's
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