Mike Johnson’s busy week: Ukraine aid and threats to protesters – what next? Speaker’s crude interventions on campus have forced many to question if his motives on Ukraine were quite so heroic The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2024
Echoes of Vietnam era as pro-Palestinian student protests roil US campuses Calls for divestment continue despite hundreds of arrests, with more demonstrations planned for Democratic national convention The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2024
Florida Rep. Bill Posey Announces Retirement, Joining Other Republicans The announcement from Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) came shortly after the filing deadline for candidates looking to fill his seat in the district, located east of Orlando. International Business Times · Apr 27, 2024
Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration. WEKU · Apr 27, 2024
Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package The fact that the omnibus aid bills package was passed with such strength in the Upper Chamber of Congress constitutes a key win for Joe Biden The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
US Holds Off On Sanctioning Israeli Units Amid Human Rights Allegations Secretary of State Antony Blinken's letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson outlined this decision, stating that aid delivery would not be delayed, provided Israel takes specific steps to address the allegations. International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024
Jordan Klepper on campus protests: ‘You’re not going to resolve tension by adding violence’ Late-night hosts discuss the crackdown on, and Republican criticism of, college campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2024
House Speaker Johnson Condemns Rep. Ilhan Omar's Criticism House Speaker Mike Johnson defends visit to Columbia University to advocate for Jewish student safety amidst criticism from Rep. Ilhan Omar. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
Blocks from the White House, US students stand steadfast with Gaza Palestine solidarity encampment springs up at George Washington University despite crackdown and arrests across US. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024
House speaker condemned for remarks on pro-Palestine student protests Republican Mike Johnson accused of ‘wilfully spreading misinformation’ and ‘inciting violence’ after CNN interview The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘He keeps his caps lock tighter than the door to Melania’s bedroom’ Late-night hosts talk Trump’s all-caps rants, Kanye West’s new porn venture and Mike Johnson’s delayed Ukraine aid approval The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024
At the Races: Faith in politics - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Apr 25, 2024
Enough? Plus: Law enforcement cracks down on protesters, CDC goes after Botox, FTC eliminates noncompetes, and more... Reason · Apr 25, 2024
First Thing: Dozens more protesters arrested as Mike Johnson suggests calling in national guard The Republican House speaker visited Columbia as another 80 people arrested at colleges in Austin and LA. Plus, Arizona indicts Trump allies over ‘fake elector’ scheme The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 Riot police arrest students at US campuses as protests over Israel-Gaza war continue to grow US House Speaker is heckled at Ivy League Columbia University in New York, while a university in California shut its campus for the rest of the week
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024 Students vow to continue Gaza protests after California, Texas arrests Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown also set up encampments.
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024 Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread At US Universities Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from House Speaker Mike Johnson that the National Guard could be brought in. More than 20 people have been detained.
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 Anti-Israel Protests Erupt At Top U.S. Universities Anti-Israel protests at top U.S. universities lead to arrests and tensions, sparking debates on free speech and security measures.
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024 US Rushes Ammo, Key Military Supplies To Ukraine The United States on Wednesday rushed to send ammunition, weapons and other war supplies to Ukraine, after President Joe Biden signed a much-delayed bill to support the country as it struggles to hold back Russian advances.
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 House Speaker Defends Speech At Columbia University Amid Protests House Speaker Mike Johnson defends his speech at Columbia University, emphasizing unity and condemning disruptive behavior amidst protests.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 Protesters Disrupt House Speaker's Press Conference At Columbia University House Speaker Mike Johnson faces protests at Columbia University, with chants supporting Palestine and criticism of his presence.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 House Speaker Calls For Immediate Action At Columbia University House Speaker calls for Columbia University President's resignation and seeks federal intervention to address campus unrest.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 House Speaker Johnson Calls For Columbia University President's Resignation House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for President Shafik's resignation over campus tensions and antisemitism allegations at Columbia University.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 GOP Leaders Push For Ukraine Aid Amid Party Division Senate Republicans McConnell and Johnson lead GOP efforts to aid Ukraine amid Russian invasion, facing internal divisions.
The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024 Boston police arrest 100 as crackdown on campus Palestine protests ramps up At least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia University