Mike Johnson promotes deduction for workers with ‘no tax on tips’ before Tax Day
Tax Cuts Highlighted Ahead of Tax Day As Tax Day approaches, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is emphasizing tax cuts enacted by Republicans last year, aimed at increasing take-home pay for many Americans. Bob Mitchell, an Uber driver from South Florida, shared his experience with Johnson about a new “tax-free” deduction that led to a […]
Brandon Johnson states that the violence against immigrants must stop as Sheridan Gorman is laid to rest.
Chicago Mayor Johnson Addresses Violence Against Immigrants Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized the need to end “violence against immigrants” following the burial of Sheridan Gorman on Saturday. Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was allegedly killed by 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina, who is reported to be an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. Medina-Medina reportedly entered the U.S. […]
Ex-Biden Official Yemisi Egbewole Criticizes JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson for Their Reactions to Sheridan Gorman’s Murder
Criticism of Responses to College Student’s Murder On Sunday, Yemisi Egbewole, a former advisor in President Joe Biden’s White House Press Office, critiqued the reactions of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson concerning the murder of college freshman Sheridan Gorman. Governor Pritzker attributed the tragedy to President Donald Trump, noting that it […]
Sen. Ron Johnson urges abolishing the filibuster during DHS funding halt
Sen. Ron Johnson Advocates for Ending Senate Filibuster Amid DHS Funding Dispute On “Sunday Morning Futures,” Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed that Republicans should consider abolishing the Senate filibuster. He suggested that the current 60-vote requirement for overcoming the filibuster is impeding necessary actions related to border and homeland security, particularly as lawmakers negotiate funding […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson revives effort for reparations despite a $150M budget shortfall
Chicago’s Reparations Efforts Progress Two years ago, Chicago embarked on its journey by setting up a reparations task force. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning a “public engagement forum” aimed at capturing the personal experiences of Black Chicagoans who have faced victimization as part of the reparations initiative. “Your experiences matter,” Johnson stated. “We’re centering […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson starts a forum on reparations despite a $1 billion budget shortfall
Chicago’s Reparations Initiative Takes Shape Two years ago, Chicago initiated its reparations journey by forming a task force. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for a public forum named “Repair Chicago.” This initiative aims to collect the personal experiences of Black Chicagoans affected by past injustices, as a part of moving forward with reparations. Johnson […]
Speaker Johnson opposes Senate DHS bill due to ICE and border funding issues
House Speaker Critiques Democrats Amid Government Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong criticism of congressional Democrats on Friday. He asserted that Republicans would not support any initiatives aimed at opening U.S. borders or halting the deportation of undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes. During a two-hour conference call with House Republicans, Johnson emphasized that […]
Former ‘super mayor’ Henyard calls on Pritzker and Johnson to take federal assistance for crime.
Former Dalton Mayor Calls for Federal Aid to Combat Crime Former Dalton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor, Tiffany Henyard, has made an appeal to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, urging them to accept federal assistance for crime reduction. This call comes after a personal tragedy; Henyard shared that her father fell […]
Mike Johnson States Mar-a-Lago Change Won’t Influence Midterms
Republicans Remain Confident Despite Florida Election Results House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Thursday that recent wins by Democrats in Florida, particularly in areas expected to support President Donald Trump in 2024, have not dampened Republican confidence for the upcoming midterm elections. Democrat Emily Gregory successfully flipped a congressional seat in Florida that encompasses Mar-a-Lago, […]
Sheridan Gorman’s family calls out Democrats JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson
Gorman Family Challenges Illinois Leaders Over Sanctuary Policies The Angell family of Sheridan Gorman, who tragically lost her life allegedly at the hands of an undocumented immigrant, is pushing back against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Both leaders have been strong advocates for the state’s sanctuary policies. Recent reports reveal that […]