Mike Johnson

The White House dismissed repeated requests from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a meeting with President Joe Biden, stating that there is no need for negotiations. What Happened: The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, on Wednesday, again rebuffed Johnson’s request for a...

The White House is reportedly preparing to brief top lawmakers on a “national security threat” associated with Russia’s plans to deploy a nuclear weapon in space. What Happened: The House Intelligence Committee chairman, Mike Turner (R-Ohio), expressed concerns on Wednesday about...

President Joe Biden has reportedly pointed the finger at former President Donald Trump for the collapse of a border security plan. What Happened: The plan, initially demanded by Republicans, aimed to tackle immigration and security issues at the U.S.-Mexico border. However, the deal was reportedly...

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her attempts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). What Happened: McGovern, the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, accused Greene of leading a “...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) refuted claims that his opposition to a bipartisan border deal is aimed at bolstering Donald Trump‘s potential 2024 presidential campaign. What Happened: In an interview with CNN, Johnson dismissed the suggestion that his stance on the proposed Senate...

The House Speaker, Mike Johnson (R-La.) finds himself in a precarious situation over a contentious Senate border deal, with pressures coming from conservatives, the White House, and former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Johnson is being implored by Trump and conservatives to dismiss the...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has dismissed the threat of being ousted from his position by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over his support for Ukraine aid. What Happened: Johnson, who has been in discussions with Senate Democrats and the White House regarding funding for Ukraine’s...

Donald Trump’s former White House chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has taken issue with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s statement that the election of President Joe Biden was ‘God’s will’, arguing for a political leader rather than a ‘theologian’. What Happened...

A contingent of moderate Democrats has signaled their readiness to stand behind Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, amid brewing tensions within the GOP that could see him ousted, similar to the fate of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy. What Happened: These Democrats, some of whom are bracing for...

House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to uphold a contentious spending agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, lowering the risk of a government shutdown. Bloomberg first reported Friday that Johnson’s decision comes at a time of heightened tensions within the GOP. A faction of...

In a recent Capitol Hill meeting, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) came together to discuss the potential dangers of artificial intelligence technology. What Happened: Altman and Johnson had a thorough conversation on the growing apprehensions around AI. While...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday voiced her opposition to the idea of removing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) amidst the House GOP’s struggle to unite on a top-line spending deal. What Happened: Greene criticized Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) for suggesting that Johnson’s...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has responded to allegations of election denial, maintaining that the U.S. Constitution was violated during the 2020 election without affirming President Joe Biden‘s win. What Happened: In an interview with Face The Nation, Johnson dismissed claims of being...

Top leaders in Congress have reached an agreement on the spending limits for the ongoing fiscal year, potentially averting a partial government shutdown. According to an AP News report released on Sunday, the agreement mostly follows the established spending limits for defense and domestic programs...

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is making waves and causing headaches for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he steps into his role leading the House GOP conference with a narrow majority. What Happened: In a recent interview with The Hill, Greene did not hold...