SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON

Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johnson claims to have nearly rounded up his party members. But e...

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Gloves Are Off: A High-Stakes Battle Over Government Funding and Voter Eligibility

The United States Congress is on the verge of a showdown over government funding and voter eligibility, with Speaker Mike Johnson announcing plans to bring a stopgap proposal to the floor for a vote on Wednesday. The move comes after Johnson was forced to pull the proposal last week due to widespread opposition from his own party members. Johnson's plan pairs a six-...

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