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Mike Johnson faces "hell week" as Republicans defy Trump

The House will take up three contentious measures next week.

Axios

Wrapup: Senate all-nighter puts ICE in Johnson’s court

Congress got one step closer this week to funding immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term, while House lawmakers dealt with more ethics fallout and wrangled behind closed doors over a key surveillance authority. But the path forward once again depends on whether Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,…

Roll Call

‘We fought this effort with money’: Mike Johnson can’t hide how much he despises Democrats for winning Virginia

Mike Johnson just let his frustration boil over after Democrats pulled off a win in Virginia, and his latest post on X makes it clear he’s not taking the loss quietly. In a fiery statement, the House Speaker accused Democrats of breaking the law, waging “warfare,” and disenfranchising voters to…

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Senate Republicans advance $140bn plan to fund Trump immigration crackdown amid DHS shutdown

Bill clears 50–48 vote to boost ICE and CBP funding as Democrats oppose measure and shutdown continues

The Guardian - US

‘We fought this effort with money’: Mike Johnson is seething with full-hearted loathing for Democrats after their big win in Virginia

Virginia scored a win and then a loss for the Democrats.

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More Americans believe the moon landing was faked than those who think Congress is doing a good job, poll reveals

‘I just want to say to Congress, stand up and applaud. You’re usually hated, but usually not this hated,’ CNN’s data analyst said

The Independent UK

Defiant House Republican says Speaker Mike Johnson told him not to resign after Swalwell and Gonzales ousters

Mills maintains he has not been charged with a crime

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held onto her seat until 50 years and a $5M verdict pried her fingers off one by one

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to decide whether to expel her. The Florida Democrat stepped down after the committee found she committed 25 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws by funneling disaster relief money into her own election campaign.

The Mary Sue

GOP Lawmakers Fear Irreparably Broken Appropriations Process Under Donald Trump

Senate Republicans, already battling a record shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump, are openly warning that Democrats may force fresh funding crises this autumn.

International Business Times UK

Mike Johnson unwilling to condemn Cory Mills despite citing daughters as reason ‘we have to protect women’

Mills faces additional pressure to resign after Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation

The Independent UK

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Analysis finds 53 workplace harassment allegations against 30 lawmakers amid wave of resignations in Congress

The Guardian - US

Johnson willing to ‘lead’ push for sexual misconduct overhauls

As revelations of sexual misconduct continue to ripple through Congress, calls for change are dominating the halls — so much so that Speaker Mike Johnson said he’d lead the cause himself. “We are looking at every potential avenue to tighten up the rules and make sure that women have an…

Roll Call

Embattled congresswoman resigns to avoid ethics panel sanctions and ‘political games’

Only six members of the House have been expelled

The Independent UK

At the Races: Virginia is for voters

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire…

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The Independent UK

‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline looming

ANALYSIS: As the president’s approval rating plummets, the days of him and the Republican House speaker getting everything they want may be over, Eric Garcia writes

International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Shamar Elkins: The Army Vet Who Murdered 8 Children in Shreveport After a Father-Daughter Date

A military veteran killed eight children in Louisiana before being shot by police. The suspect's social media posts revealed mental health struggles and a final outing with his daughter.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Pleads With Pope Leo to Make Peace With Trump After Explosive Vatican Feud

US Vice President JD Vance faces scrutiny as he attempts to mediate the escalating feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, highlighting tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

The Independent UK

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the city of Shreveport

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The Independent UK

The Latest: 8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes

International Business Times UK

Paula White Claims Opposing Donald Trump Is Equivalent to 'Saying No to God' in Stance on White House Faith Office

Paula White-Cain, appointed by Trump to lead the White House Faith Office, claims that resisting Trump equates to defying God, sparking criticism from religious leaders.

Axios

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Guardian - US

US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting

Trump repeatedly demanded that Republicans unify to pass a longer extension of the Fisa warrantless spying law

Axios

House GOP rebellion derails FISA renewal

The House agreed by unanimous consent to extend FISA until April 30 after a group of Republicans blocked attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals.

The Guardian - US

Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Who Is Pope Leo XIV's Brother? Bomb Threat Terror Rocks His Home After Trump Unleashes Furious Attack on the Pope

A false bomb threat at Pope Leo XIV's brother's home in Chicago highlights rising political tensions, with no explosives found. The incident coincides with verbal exchanges between Trump and the Pope.

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