Mike Johnson

Billionaire Elon Musk wears many hats as the leader of companies like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink and X. Could the title of Speaker of the House get added on top of his Department of Government Efficiency role soon? What Happened: The influence Musk has on...

President-elect Donald Trump unexpectedly dismissed a bipartisan proposal on Wednesday, increasing the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown ahead of Christmas. However, according to research firm Edward Jones, markets tend to look through the noise, with U.S. stocks staying positive half the...

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from office after he was announced as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. While Gaetz has not been formally nominated for the White House role, his resignation could keep an investigation into his actions from being publicly released....

Billionaire Elon Musk may have been one of the central figures in the 2024 presidential election and Republican voters now view him more favorably than a year ago after Donald Trump won the election. What Happened: Musk endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election and campaigned for the...

Republicans are set to maintain control of the House of Representatives with a narrow margin, marking a new era as President-elect Donald Trump heads back to the White House. With control of Congress locked up Wednesday, Trump and his allies are poised to enact changes across various sectors, from...

While Donald Trump has secured a return to the White House, Republicans are still fighting to confirm control of the House of Representatives. With their newly gained Senate majority, GOP leaders are optimistic about establishing a full governing trifecta that would grant them legislative momentum...

As the election certification process is underway, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has urged for calmness amidst the heightened emotions and misinformation. What Happened: In response to EWTN News reporter Mark Irons’ query about his role in certifying the election results, affirmed his...

In a bipartisan move, the U.S. Congress has approved a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. The bill, which does not include a voting plan proposed by former President Donald Trump, is now on its way to President Joe Biden‘s desk. What Happened: The Senate voted 78-18 on Wednesday...

The recent U.S. visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked outrage among GOP figures, leading to an investigation by a House panel. The visit, which included a tour of a munitions factory in Pennsylvania, has been criticized by Republicans who believe it was a politically motivated...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has said that the House will not pass a substantial bill to fund the government in December. What Happened: Johnson made this revelation during a press conference on Tuesday, echoing a message he had previously shared privately in a House GOP conference meeting,...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has criticized former President Donald Trump for spending a month encouraging the House GOP to shut down the government. What Happened: On Monday, Schumer took to X to express his views on the ongoing negotiations for a stopgap funding deal. He...

House GOP leaders have put forth a three-month plan to keep the government funded, in the wake of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) initial plan failing due to Republican opposition. What Happened: The continuing resolution (CR) was a product of bipartisan negotiations in the House and Senate....

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) claimed on X that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell admitted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris‘ administration’s immigration policies are contributing to higher unemployment rates. Powell’s comments were made during a...

Ahead of a looming government shutdown, a significant development occurred in the House of Representatives as Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) funding bill was defeated. What Happened: A diverse group of House Republicans rejected Speaker Johnson's proposal to fund the government on Wednesday. The...

Ahead of a looming government shutdown, the House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill aimed at keeping the government funded. What Happened: The House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on a proposal by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to fund the...