The Latest Breaking News from Mike Johnson

‘One existential threat’: In shift, Biden gives Trump a tongue-lashing - Roll Call

After not saying Donald Trump's name for years, President Biden has pivoted to calling out his likely general election foe much more often.

Roll Call · Mar 4, 2024

What Alabama’s IVF ruling reveals about the ascendant Christian nationalist movement

Supporters of the idea that the US should be a Christian country have a foothold in politics – and are growing bolder

The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2024

US Congress averts shutdown but the deadlock remains over Ukraine aid

House Republicans continue to block bipartisan Senate agreements on foreign aid and immigration

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024

Democrats will protect Mike Johnson over Ukraine aid vote, Jeffries suggests

Hakeem Jeffries tells NYT ‘a reasonable number’ of Democrats would vote to save speaker if vote resulted in Republican mutiny

The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024

SCOTUS Takes on Trump

Plus: Balkan begging, California corruption, Russian gravediggers, and more...

Reason · Feb 29, 2024

Senate clears stopgap bill, setting up final spending talks - Roll Call

Lawmakers averted a potential partial government shutdown after the Senate cleared a two-step continuing resolution Thursday.

Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024

SCOTUS takes on Trump immunity case; Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Trump immunity case in April. More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October.

WEKU · Feb 29, 2024

Tom Suozzi Sworn Into Congress, Shrinking GOP Majority

Suozzi's return to Congress holds significance as it adds to the challenges faced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in managing a fragile majority.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

Congress Leaders Reach Partial Budget Deal To Avert Government Shutdown

The specific funding bills pertain to critical agencies, including agriculture, veterans affairs, and housing. Under the newly negotiated terms, these agencies will now be funded through March 8, while the remaining government funding will be extended until March 22.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

Hill leaders announce deal to unlock final spending bills - Roll Call

Congressional leaders reached an agreement on final fiscal 2024 appropriations bills Wednesday, sources familiar with the deal said.

Roll Call · Feb 28, 2024