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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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

House Speaker Shuffles Intelligence Committee Leadership

Rep. Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio, has been removed from his role as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. This decision was announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. Turner was known for his strong advocacy for NATO and aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Johnson assured reporters that the removal was a House decision ...

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Republican Lawmaker: GOP Seen as a Joke by Some

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently stirred things up by claiming that many people view Republicans as a laughing stock. She said this in a video, where she expressed her frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. The internet quickly reacted, with some users agreeing that the GOP has been mocked for years. Others pointed out that while som...

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Government Funding Drama: A High-Stakes Game of Shutdown Roulette

As the clock ticks closer to the September 30th deadline, the Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, is taking a crucial step towards a government funding extension. This move comes after the House rejected a proposal by Speaker Mike Johnson that aimed to link a six-month funding measure to a controversial measure requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration...

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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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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Election Day Anxiety: Can Mike Johnson Sabotage Kamala Harris's Victory?

As the US prepares for the upcoming presidential election, Democratic Party leaders are secretly fretting about the potential impact of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on the transition of power. According to Politico, top-level meetings are being held to discuss the various scenarios that could impede the smooth transfer of power, should Donald Trump lose in N...

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