House Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses separate bill for US troop payments, suggests federal workers ‘should’ receive back pay amid ongoing shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown heads into its second week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) declined to support a separate measure aimed at funding the salaries for U.S. military personnel. During a press conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted that a temporary funding bill passed by the House of Commons on September 19 […]
Lawyer Arrested for Alleged Drunken Conduct Outside Girlfriend’s House
Texas Lawyer Charged with DUI and Drug Possession Recently, a Texas man, who labeled himself as “the dopest lawyer in town,” faced misdemeanor charges for driving under the influence in his girlfriend’s neighborhood. According to witnesses, Daniel Mehler, a marijuana attorney based in San Antonio, was seen throwing items at his girlfriend’s residence while driving […]
Trump holds a White House discussion on Antifa violence with reporters.
Trump’s Upcoming Roundtable on Antifa President Donald Trump is set to hold a roundtable discussion at the White House on Wednesday, where he’ll engage with independent journalists who have witnessed Antifa’s actions firsthand. This event is part of a listening session that includes various ministers and administration officials, aimed at addressing radical left groups recently […]
Johnson dismisses separate House vote for troop payments during shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Military Pay During Government Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana appears to be sidelined in the efforts to ensure that military service members receive their pay on time amidst the ongoing government shutdown. During a press conference on Wednesday, Johnson emphasized that he passed a federal funding bill last […]
Democrats urge Johnson to reconvene the House to fund troops.
House Democrats Push for Military Salary Bill Amid Shutdown Concerns Ten House Democrats are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to reconvene the chamber by next week. Their goal? To pass a salary bill for military personnel before ongoing government shutdowns start affecting payments. However, Louisiana Republicans have indicated that this isn’t likely to happen. Led […]
Candidate supported by Trump wins competitive GOP primary for open House seat
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Tennessee GOP Primary In a clear demonstration of Donald Trump’s influence within the Republican nomination race, his endorsed candidate emerged victorious in the heated GOP special election primary in Tennessee. Matt Van Epps, a former commissioner for the Tennessee General Service Department, took the lead among 11 Republican contenders, as reported by […]
At-risk GOP Representative Mike Lawler raises more than $1 million for the 2026 House election
Lawler’s Fundraising Success In a noteworthy development, one of the two Republican representatives in the district formerly won by Vice President Kamala Harris is about to announce impressive fundraising results. Rep. Mike Lawler, serving New York’s 17th district, is set to share that he raised over $1 million in the latest funding quarter—specifically, $1.1 million […]
Major cryptocurrency agency in a tough spot after White House withdraws nominee
The recent decision by the White House to seek a new leader for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) puts financial regulators in a tricky spot. Currently, only one commissioner remains to navigate President Trump’s bold plans for the cryptocurrency space. Last week, the Trump administration pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination from consideration after a public […]
White House ridicules Kamala Harris’ laugh after she calls the Trump administration ‘crazy’ at LA event
The White House took a stand on Tuesday in response to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent comments where she referred to members of the Trump administration as “mother” and “stupid” during a promotional event for her book. At the “Absurd Conversation Day” summit in Los Angeles, Harris expressed, “There’s so much going on that […]
White House Cautions That Furloughed Federal Workers Do Not Have the Right to Back Pay
On Tuesday, the White House alerted that federal employees unable to work due to the Democratic-led shutdown may not be assured of receiving repayment. If the White House proceeds with a legal assessment, it prompts Senate Democrats to resolve the ongoing shutdown by potentially denying refunds to around 750,000 federal workers affected. A memo from […]