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Mike Johnson is out here defending Trump’s calls for death and violence, brushing it off as a ‘factual statement’

Mike Johnson is never the one to know anything that’s going on around him. But this time, he somehow knew and still chose the wrong side. Amid Trump’s call for an arrest and trial of six democrats, Johnson backed him with the worst arguments ever.

The Mary Sue

More GOP reps are considering following MTG out the door as they tire of being treated ‘like garbage’ by Trump, report says

‘More explosive early resignations are coming,’ one unnamed senior House Republican said.

The Independent UK

Congress isn’t done with Epstein — but Trump’s thumb is firmly on the scale

ANALYSIS: The House Oversight Committee has the blessing of Speaker Mike Johnson, writes Eric Garcia, but it can easily devolve into either a three-ring circus or Republicans running interference for the president.

The Independent UK

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Republicans make a habit of defying Trump

Call them testy or just tired, but this week more Republican lawmakers defied President Trump, their leaders and each other

Axios

Mike Johnson Wanted Congress To Reclaim Power Over Tariffs—in 2019

Now, under Johnson's leadership, the House has changed its rules to make it even harder for lawmakers to signal their opposition to Trump's tariffs.

Reason

Congressman Dave Min hits at the egos of his Republican co-workers by claiming that they suffer from ‘Pedophile Protection Syndrome’

The Democrats have never been shy about calling out the Republicans for their actions. When it comes to the ongoing Epstein investigation and the release of the controversial Epstein files, they have consistently held the Republicans accountable for resisting the release of vital information that could help bring justice to…

The Mary Sue

Mike Johnson plots revenge for Epstein files humiliation with ‘higher threshold’ rules change in Congress : report

Still licking his wounds after a handful of rogue Republicans forced his and Donald Trump’s hands on Epstein files vote, the House speaker has a plan for handling future petitions

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Elissa Slotkin ‘refuses to be intimidated’ after Trump threatens her and fellow Dems with death penalty over troop video

Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, has been given around-the-clock security over the incident

The Independent UK

Eric Swalwell Enters California Governor Race: 'I Will Be California's Fighter And Protector'

Rep. Eric Swalwell's (D-Calif.) late entry into the California governor's race jolted an already unsettled contest marked by Democratic infighting, major dropouts and renewed clashes over President Donald Trump's policies.

Benzinga

Democrats fear political violence after Trump accuses Congress members of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

Capitol Police said the lawmakers Trump targeted were going to be on ‘24/7 security,’ Senator Elissa Slotkin said

The Independent UK

Scoop: Mike Johnson wants changes after being outflanked on Epstein files

The speaker says discharge petitions have become "too common."

Axios

‘He is following orders’: Mike Johnson warns release of Epstein Files could compromise ‘national security’

Mike Johnson has raised some concerns regarding the recent Epstein bill.

We Got This Covered

Congressman Ro Khanna warns officials not to impede Epstein files release: ‘They will be prosecuted’

California lawmaker says names of anyone involved in Epstein’s crimes must come to light, Democrat or Republican

The Guardian - US

Outrage after Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

US president roundly decried for Truth Social post after lawmakers told military personnel to refuse illegal orders

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Mike Johnson says Republicans are lowering costs — oh wait, that’s just the alternate reality they live in

Mike Johnson and his buddies are so out of touch with the American people.

International Business Times UK

Trump Demands Death for Seditious Democrats in Truth Social Rant

Trump accuses Democratic veterans of sedition and suggests the death penalty after they released a video advising US troops to refuse illegal orders from the administration.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson serves up word salad when asked about Trump’s call for Congress members to face death penalty

Johnson criticizes Democrats after the president says Democrats committed “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR’ that is ‘punishable by DEATH’

Roll Call

Democratic hawks defiant after Trump accuses them of 'seditious' act - Roll Call

Democrats stood by their call for troops to disobey unlawful orders after Trump suggested they could be executed for "seditious behavior."

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International Business Times UK

Jimmy Kimmel Can't Believe Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' Comment, Blames Epstein Files for President's Meltdown

Jimmy Kimmel was shocked after hearing Donald Trump's 'quiet, piggy' statement. The TV host also commented on the Epstein files congressional vote.

The Mary Sue

Mike Johnson is bragging about Republicans continuing to lower costs, but seriously, when was day one of that plan?

Speaker Mike Johnson returned to Congress after the 43-day shutdown with the confidence of a man who thinks he’s Batman. He claimed that Republicans would continue to reduce healthcare costs and lower prices for American families. But one can’t help but wonder what he means by “continue.”

Axios

Scoop: Exasperated House members want to make it harder to censure each other

"I am in camp 'shut this sh*t down,'" said one House Democrat.

The Independent UK

Republicans dodged a bullet on shutdown and Trump bailed them out on Epstein - but this next crisis is a real doozy

NEWS ANALYSIS: Republicans no longer have to contend with the shutdown, but the issue of spiking health care premiums hasn’t gone away, writes John Bowden

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia releases US retiree jailed over critical tweets

Saad Almadi’s family thanks Trump and state department as announcement comes after meeting with crown prince

Axios

Why the Epstein files won't be released as soon as the law is signed

When will Epstein files be released? Trump officials could delay

International Business Times UK

Clay Higgins Defends 'NO' Vote: Lawmaker Claims He Must Protect 'Innocent People'

Rep. Clay Higgins defends his lone 'no' vote on releasing the Epstein files, saying the bill risks exposing innocent people and needs stronger privacy safeguards.

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