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Mike Johnson
Johnson, Trump, Still “Looking at All Angles” to End Birthright Citizenship
A recent poll reveals around 7 in 10 Americans agree with the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship.
Johnson Says He’ll Use Reconciliation to Pass Voter Suppression Bill
Rules on the reconciliation process stipulate that non-budgetary items cannot be included in such measures.
AOC Says Mike Johnson’s GOP Is “Running a Protection Racket” for Trump
Johnson told a far-right Faith and Freedom Coalition summit, “I run the protection program. We’ll take care of you, OK?”
House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
Trump Admin’s “Rededicate 250” Event Panned as Christian Nationalist Gathering
Instead of appearing in person at the event he widely promoted, the president reportedly spent the day golfing.
May 1 Marks a Crucial “War Powers” Deadline for Trump’s War in Iran
Trump can seek a 30-day extension, but would have to show Congress that the war is an “unavoidable military necessity.”
Speaker Johnson Defends Ogles, Fine, Amid Calls to Condemn Islamophobic Rhetoric
Johnson also peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories to explain why he wouldn't criticize his colleagues.
Johnson: US Must Wage War With Iran Because of Its “Misguided Religion”
Johnson, Rubio, and Hegseth have made openly Islamophobic comments in remarks advocating for the war.
House Passes Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown, Sends Measure to Trump
The package provides two more weeks of DHS funding, setting up an immigration enforcement debate.
Mike Johnson Claims This Year Was a Productive One for Congress
A poll published this month found that only 17 percent of Americans give Congress a positive approval rating.