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2 weeks ago

CBO Report Finds Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under Proposed GOP Cuts

Major cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans could result in over 5.5 million enrollees losing access to crucial health care coverage.

3 days ago

Trump Raves Over Speaker Mike Johnson in Big, Beautiful Bill Presser: He's a Man of God. So Am I, But'

Trump strongly endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasizing his admiration and the importance of his character in garnering support for the budget bill.

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2 weeks ago

CBO Report Finds Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under Proposed GOP Cuts

Major cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans could result in over 5.5 million enrollees losing access to crucial health care coverage.

US politics

Mike Johnson says he's open to banning stock trading in Congress. Here's where things stand.

SF politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson throws his weight behind bid to bar congressional stock trading

US politics

Mike Johnson says he's open to banning stock trading in Congress. Here's where things stand.

SF politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson throws his weight behind bid to bar congressional stock trading

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Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans

Trump pressures Rep. Roy to support Speaker Mike Johnson and align with his agenda during a tense phone call.

Mike Johnson Says He's Looking at Real Consequences' For Disruptive Democrats Beyond Censure

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports potential further punishment for Rep. Al Green, emphasizing the importance of decorum in Congress.

Washington DC

Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested on D.U.I. Suspicion After Trump's Address

Hayden Haynes, Chief of Staff to Speaker Johnson, was arrested for DUI after backing into a Capitol Police vehicle.

Speaker Johnson maintains confidence in Haynes despite the arrest.

NYC politics

The Dramatic House Budget Vote, and a New Gold Card' for Immigrants

Speaker Mike Johnson successfully navigated challenges to pass the budget, balancing centrists' concerns on Medicaid cuts with conservatives' demands for reductions.

SF politics

Mike Johnson says he supports a stock trading ban - but has 'sympathy' for lawmakers who want to keep doing it

Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans

Trump pressures Rep. Roy to support Speaker Mike Johnson and align with his agenda during a tense phone call.

Mike Johnson Says He's Looking at Real Consequences' For Disruptive Democrats Beyond Censure

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports potential further punishment for Rep. Al Green, emphasizing the importance of decorum in Congress.

Washington DC

Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested on D.U.I. Suspicion After Trump's Address

Hayden Haynes, Chief of Staff to Speaker Johnson, was arrested for DUI after backing into a Capitol Police vehicle.

Speaker Johnson maintains confidence in Haynes despite the arrest.

NYC politics

The Dramatic House Budget Vote, and a New Gold Card' for Immigrants

Speaker Mike Johnson successfully navigated challenges to pass the budget, balancing centrists' concerns on Medicaid cuts with conservatives' demands for reductions.

SF politics

Mike Johnson says he supports a stock trading ban - but has 'sympathy' for lawmakers who want to keep doing it

How Johnson, Who Put His Job at Risk to Save Ukraine Aid, Flipped for Trump

Mike Johnson initially defied his party's hard-right faction to support Ukraine aid but has since reversed position following Trump-backed changes in GOP alignment.

Speaker Johnson Says Someone Else Needs to Lead' Ukraine If Zelensky Doesn't Come to His Senses'

Speaker Johnson emphasizes a need for change in Ukraine for peace progress.

House Speaker Johnson pours cold water on Trump third term talk: 'That's a high bar'

Amending the Constitution to allow Trump a third presidential term is unlikely and challenging, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water All Over Trump Third Term: Read the Constitution'

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the notion of Trump serving a third term, citing constitutional limitations as a significant barrier.

Mike Johnson Could Shut Down Trump's Tariffs

House Speaker Mike Johnson has the potential to stabilize the economic situation but may face backlash from Republican colleagues if he acts against Trump.

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson's failed attempt to block remote voting for new parents highlights his reliance on Trump and diminished power among House Republicans.

How Johnson, Who Put His Job at Risk to Save Ukraine Aid, Flipped for Trump

Mike Johnson initially defied his party's hard-right faction to support Ukraine aid but has since reversed position following Trump-backed changes in GOP alignment.

Speaker Johnson Says Someone Else Needs to Lead' Ukraine If Zelensky Doesn't Come to His Senses'

Speaker Johnson emphasizes a need for change in Ukraine for peace progress.

House Speaker Johnson pours cold water on Trump third term talk: 'That's a high bar'

Amending the Constitution to allow Trump a third presidential term is unlikely and challenging, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water All Over Trump Third Term: Read the Constitution'

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the notion of Trump serving a third term, citing constitutional limitations as a significant barrier.

Mike Johnson Could Shut Down Trump's Tariffs

House Speaker Mike Johnson has the potential to stabilize the economic situation but may face backlash from Republican colleagues if he acts against Trump.

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson's failed attempt to block remote voting for new parents highlights his reliance on Trump and diminished power among House Republicans.

US news

Stefanik's Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority

SF politics

Elise Stefanik Bitterly Blames Speaker Johnson for Her Cabinet Nomination Crumbling: Report

NYC politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik bristles after Mike Johnson claims they've discussed NY gov run: 'Not true'

US news

Stefanik's Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority

SF politics

Elise Stefanik Bitterly Blames Speaker Johnson for Her Cabinet Nomination Crumbling: Report

NYC politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik bristles after Mike Johnson claims they've discussed NY gov run: 'Not true'

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Mike Johnson says he's not on Signal and jokes that his texts are 'monitored by the Russians'

A lot of them text. That's our main means of communication.

US politics

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.

LGBT

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.

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Scoop: GOP moderates warn Johnson not to repeat McCarthy's 2023 speaker deal

US news

Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.

LGBT

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

Scoop: GOP moderates warn Johnson not to repeat McCarthy's 2023 speaker deal

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US news

Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

House Speaker Johnson's top aide arrested on DUI charge after Trump's speech to Congress, police say

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for DUI after crashing into a police vehicle following Trump's address.

US politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff pleads not guilty to DUI charges

Washington DC

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House Speaker Johnson's top aide arrested on DUI charge after Trump's speech to Congress, police say

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for DUI after crashing into a police vehicle following Trump's address.

US politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff pleads not guilty to DUI charges

Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who Joined' Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule Shuts Down House for the Week: Can't Have Any Further Action'

House Speaker Mike Johnson halted the legislative agenda after nine Republicans voted with Democrats against a proposal on proxy voting.

New York City

House Republicans Create New Jan. 6 Inquiry to Recast the Assault

Miscellaneous

Speaker Mike Johnson Removed Mike Turner From House Intelligence Committee

Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who Joined' Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule Shuts Down House for the Week: Can't Have Any Further Action'

House Speaker Mike Johnson halted the legislative agenda after nine Republicans voted with Democrats against a proposal on proxy voting.

New York City

House Republicans Create New Jan. 6 Inquiry to Recast the Assault

Miscellaneous

Speaker Mike Johnson Removed Mike Turner From House Intelligence Committee

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Mike Johnson eyes solo approach to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans feel confident in avoiding a government shutdown without Democratic support.

The Government Shutdown Vote Is a GOP Trap for Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson may be strategically maneuvering Congress towards a government shutdown with significant implications for Democrats.

fromAxios

Mike Johnson eyes solo approach to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans feel confident in avoiding a government shutdown without Democratic support.

The Government Shutdown Vote Is a GOP Trap for Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson may be strategically maneuvering Congress towards a government shutdown with significant implications for Democrats.

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Speaker Mike Johnson on NBC Suggests Ukraine's Zelensky Quit

Johnson suggested Zelensky may need to step down while not calling for Putin to do the same, raising concerns about U.S. positions on Ukraine.

US news

Johnson's Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

Russo-Ukrainian War

Speaker Mike Johnson on NBC Suggests Ukraine's Zelensky Quit

Johnson suggested Zelensky may need to step down while not calling for Putin to do the same, raising concerns about U.S. positions on Ukraine.

US news

Johnson's Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy

House Speaker Mike Johnson is attempting to pass a Republican budget blueprint amidst opposition, crucial for extending tax breaks and cutting spending.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

Speaker Johnson's Aide Urged Against Subpoenaing Ex-Trump Staffer Because Lawmakers Sent Her Texts Seeking Sexual Favors'

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides advised against subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid potential embarrassment for Republican members regarding inappropriate texts.

US Elections

Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?

Miscellaneous

Marjorie Taylor Greene Offers Surprise Endorsement of Mike Johnson Ahead of High-Stakes Vote: Let's Put Aside the Infighting'

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House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy

House Speaker Mike Johnson is attempting to pass a Republican budget blueprint amidst opposition, crucial for extending tax breaks and cutting spending.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

Speaker Johnson's Aide Urged Against Subpoenaing Ex-Trump Staffer Because Lawmakers Sent Her Texts Seeking Sexual Favors'

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides advised against subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid potential embarrassment for Republican members regarding inappropriate texts.

US Elections

Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?

Miscellaneous

Marjorie Taylor Greene Offers Surprise Endorsement of Mike Johnson Ahead of High-Stakes Vote: Let's Put Aside the Infighting'

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