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Johnson Speakership Hangs in Balance as Spending Deal Collapses

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Thursday faced the most serious threat to his position since 163 Democratic lawmakers voted to save the gavel in May. Johnson's 1,547-page year-end spending deal, released Tuesday night after a days-long deadline, has been criticized by Republicans of all ideological stripes for its content and Johnson's mishandling of the […]

Senate starts ‘secret’ talks for bipartisan border deal: report

According to reports, a bipartisan group of senators has announced a “top secret” plan for early 2025 as Democrats in the red state move to take action following the party's embarrassing loss in the 2024 presidential election. ” They are reportedly discussing a border agreement. The illegal immigration crisis is a lightning rod issue for […]

Johnson spending deal throws Speakership into question as floor vote approaches

House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) handling of the year-end spending deal puts the gavel in uncertain territory ahead of a crucial Jan. 3 House vote. Some Republicans have questioned the Louisiana Republican Party's support for him. . Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., opposed Johnson on Wednesday over the spending deal and vowed to oppose him in […]

South Dakota Rep. says Johnson will ultimately get good spending deal with Trump's help

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R.D.) says House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is finally doing well, even as Republicans, including President-elect Trump and his allies, denounce the current policy proposal. He said he expected to reach a spending agreement. . The speaker is considering a Plan B for funding the government ahead of Friday's government shutdown, which […]

Bernie Sanders blasts 'President Elon Musk' for derailing spending deal

Sen. Bernie Sanders (Iconic, I-Vt.) says lawmakers who support a continuing resolution on the newly announced year-end funding deal should be voted out, and tech mogul Elon Musk criticized. “Democrats and Republicans spent months negotiating a bipartisan agreement to fund the government. President Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, doesn't like it. Republicans kiss […]

Mets add Griffin Canning on one-year deal to shore up rotation depth

Griffin Canning is the newest addition to the Mets' starting rotation, the Post has confirmed. The Mets reached agreement on a $4.25 million contract with the 28-year-old right-hander on Wednesday, pending a physical. Canning was non-tendered by Atlanta earlier in the offseason after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Jorge Soler. Los […]