LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson details ‘special’ legacy, WNBA hopes
Frauje Johnson has been in the spotlight since he was 12 years old. Whether she's on the court as a guard for LSU or in front of the microphone as a rapper for JAY-Z's Roc Nation, the 20-year-old billionaire isn't bothered by the constant glow of the spotlight because she's more than equipped to handle […]
Show vote: Republicans make political statement in going against Speaker Johnson
What took place in the House of Representatives on Wednesday night was a show vote of a different kind. vote Showed Republicans opposed a combination bill that would avert a government shutdown and require people to prove they are citizens in order to vote, known as the SAVE Act. “You have to be accountable for […]
Speaker Johnson warns illegal immigrant voting could ‘throw an election’ as House readies spending bill vote
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has warned that “thousands” of people in the US illegally could change the course of the upcoming US election. Johnson told reporters at his weekly press conference on Wednesday that some House Republicans have won elections by just a few hundred votes – and sometimes by even less, […]
‘Frightening Thought’: CNBC Host, Mike Johnson Express Concern That Harris ‘Could’ Win Without Doing More Interviews
CNBC's Joe Kernen and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris could win the November election without giving any additional interviews. Harris has given just three interviews since launching her campaign on July 21. election On “Squawk Box,” Kernen raised the possibility that Harris could win the election by […]
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
TerraPower's announcement came as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) called for the repeal of “wasteful Green New Deal tax credits,” but also said Republicans could keep some of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits intact. {beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text 12 Democratic lawmakers seek fast approval of new gas […]
Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the special committee formed to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident over the weekend. “We in Parliament have a responsibility to get to the bottom of this, to find out why it's happening and what can be done,” Johnson told […]
Senate GOP’s patience with Johnson wears thin
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economics Newsletter {beacon} Business and Economics Business and Economics Full text Rep. Horsford introduces bill to repeal tip tax Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) formally introduced a bill on Tuesday that seeks to repeal the federal tax on tips, a proposal supported by both presidential candidates. Full text […]
Johnson calls House vote on 6-month continuing resolution with SAVE Act attached
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana announced Tuesday he would move forward with a vote in the full House to prevent a government shutdown that would involve a bill aimed at cracking down on foreign nationals voting. “Congress has an immediate duty to do two things: fund the federal government responsibly and ensure election […]
‘Insulting Charade’: GOP Reps Slam Mike Johnson For Resurrecting ‘Zombie’ Funding Bill
Republican lawmakers are again criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson after he announced Tuesday that he would reintroduce the same budget bill he withdrew from the House floor last week with new provisions. After nearly a dozen Republican senators voiced opposition to the funding bill, citing concerns about the growing national debt, Johnson removed the continuing […]
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after news broke that Republican leaders plan to bring a budget bill up for debate this week despite opposition from various factions in Congress. “Like an immortal but doomed zombie, the CR+Save rule is back,” Massey said. I wrote in the post On […]