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Mike Johnson
Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like
They are anticipating that vast structural changes will ultimately keep them in power, regardless of how they legislate.
More Voters Blame GOP Lawmakers Than Dems for Lengthy Shutdown, Polling Shows
The shutdown has entered its fourth week of political stalemate, making it the second-longest in US history.
Arizona AG Sues House Over Speaker Johnson’s Refusal to Swear In Grijalva
Johnson claims he's following standard precedent — one that he himself disregarded for Republicans earlier this year.
Johnson Continues Block on Swearing-In Grijalva, Making Undue Demands of Her
Speaker Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva prevents her from serving her constituents.
Arizona AG Threatens Speaker Johnson With Lawsuit for Not Swearing In Grijalva
“If I have to, I'll take him to court,” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a CNN interview.
Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva Before Shutdown
Residents in southern Arizona will be without constituent services during the shutdown, Grijalva noted.
Arizona Special Election Winner May Tip Balance Toward Release of Epstein Files
Democrat Adelita Grijalva defeated her Republican opponent by nearly 40 points.
Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Occupied West Bank an “Integral Part” of Israel
Johnson is reportedly the highest-ranking American official to visit an illegal Israeli settlement.
Speaker Mike Johnson Ends House Session Early, Blocking Vote on Epstein Files
Three-quarters of American voters are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the Epstein files, recent polling shows.
Mike Johnson Suggests War Powers Act Is Unconstitutional
Presidents must issue reports on every military action within two days — something Trump didn't do with the Iran strike.