Bookmark Border securityCongressGeneral NewsJoe BidenMike JohnsonUkraineUnited StatesUnited States governmentWashington news House Speaker Johnson Demands Major Border Security Reforms as Condition for Ukraine Aid Support by Lucas Garcia December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 House Speaker Johnson links major border policy reforms to Biden’s Ukraine aid bill, creating a political deadlock in Congress.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington news Historical Precedents Set in the House: Expulsion of Santos and Removal of McCarthy by Lucas Garcia December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Overview of historic events in the House with the expulsion of Rep. Santos and ouster of Speaker McCarthy, showcasing a tumultuous political year.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington news The House’s Unprecedented Actions: McCarthy’s Removal and Santos’s Expulsion by Andrew Wright December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Unprecedented House actions: Ousting Speaker & Expelling Rep. Santos reshape GOP dynamics in a turbulent political year.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsIsrael governmentMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUkraine Tempers flare and bills languish as Speaker Johnson confronts the same problems that vexed McCarthy by Andrew Wright November 18, 2023 November 18, 2023 Speaker Johnson grapples with party divisions and policy challenges, reminiscent of his predecessor, McCarthy’s tenure.
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Bookmark Domestic NewsDonald TrumpElection 2024General NewsMike JohnsonPolitical NewsPoliticsTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives House Speaker Mike Johnson Officially Backs Donald Trump, Diverging from Kevin McCarthy’s Stance by Madison Thomas November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 House Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Donald Trump for president, diverging from predecessor Kevin McCarthy’s stance, solidifying Trump’s GOP lead for 2024.
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Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Democratic PartyU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting House readies vote to prevent a government shutdown as Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help by Gabriel Martinez November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 House readies shutdown prevention vote; Speaker Johnson, facing GOP revolt, aligns with Democrats amidst budget strife. McConnell signals Senate support.
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Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Democratic PartyU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier by Ryan Lee November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 Government funding showdown: Speaker Johnson seeks bipartisan support for a two-part plan as shutdown deadline approaches.