The Latest Breaking News from Mike Johnson

New Speaker Mike Johnson blames ‘human heart’ for gun violence

The newly elected speaker also tells Sean Hannity that the House might impeach Joe Biden but he likely will not pursue expelling Rep George Santos (R-NY)

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

New speaker's agenda - Roll Call

The CQ Budget podcast outlines challenges Speaker Johnson faces to keep the government open and get the appropriations process back on track.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 611

White House says Russia is executing soldiers who fail to follow orders; Moscow criticises Ukraine-backed peace talks in Malta

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy claims equivalent of Russian brigade lost near Avdiivka; Putin warns of weapon smuggling from Ukraine – as it happened

Ukraine’s president tells British PM brigade’s worth of troops lost trying to encircle embattled city; Putin demands action on weapons trafficking

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

Republican divide keeps growing

There are many reasons and rivalries fragmenting the Republicans today, but they can essentially be divided into two main factions: the Reality Caucus and the Chaos Caucus.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Mary Trump Slams Newly-Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson As ‘Fascist’

Former President Trump's niece criticizes Johnson's election and his role in election-denying efforts.

Zenger · Oct 26, 2023

Louisville congressman weighs in on new House speaker

Wednesday, Kentucky’s five Republican members of Congress voted to elect Mike Johnson, while the state’s lone Democrat congressman, Morgan McGarvey of Louisville, voted for his party’s nominee, Hakeem Jeffrees. The day after the vote, McGarvey told WEKU News he felt a sense of relief.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2023

Johnson was top lawyer for hate group

Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe"

Salon · Oct 26, 2023

Republican senators want to separate Israel funding from Ukraine aid

Conservatives hope breaking off Ukraine funding will allow it to be killed

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Penny Wong urges Australians in Lebanon to ‘consider leaving’ – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023