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Speaker Johnson plowing ahead with funding plan despite GOP opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is forging ahead with a plan to avert a government shutdown despite overwhelming Republican opposition that would derail the plan, threatening an embarrassing vote on the House floor that could undermine his fundraising strategy. At least six Republicans, including hardline conservatives and defense hawks, have said they will vote against […]

Mike Johnson faces conservative mutiny over Trump-backed plan to avert government shutdown

A plan by House Republican leaders to avert a partial government shutdown scheduled for later this month could be derailed by growing opposition from fiscal hawks within the party. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, introduced legislation last weekend to extend current fiscal year government funding levels through March through a continuing resolution to give congressional […]

Jets’ Jermaine Johnson pushing to make big leap in Year 3

Most observers would consider last year to have been a breakout season for Jermaine Johnson. He recorded 7.5 sacks, 55 tackles, seven passes defended, 11 tackles for loss and one interception and was selected to the Pro Bowl as an alternate. But it didn't measure up to his standards. Jermaine Johnson speaks with reporters after […]

Nets promote B.J. Johnson as GM Sean Marks reshuffles front office

The Nets are planning to promote draft veteran BJ Johnson to assistant general manager, The Washington Post has learned. The move comes as part of a series of personnel changes within Brooklyn's front office. Johnson has been with the team since shortly after general manager Sean Marks arrived in 2016. He served as player development […]

Mike Johnson May Attach Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law to Stop-Gap Spending Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republican leadership are reportedly discussing attaching a bill to require proof of citizenship to vote to a stopgap spending bill. If Congress cannot pass a spending bill, the federal government will shut down on Sept. 30. Congressional leaders are looking at a short-term spending bill that would fund […]

UNC quarterback Max Johnson out for the season after suffering brutal injury

North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a broken right foot after being stretchered off during the season opener at Minnesota and taken to a hospital. The school released an update on Johnson's condition on Friday, saying he underwent surgery in Minneapolis with his parents by […]

Magic Johnson Mocked for Social Media Post Praising Kamala Harris Interview

Magic Johnson has frequently weighed in on political issues this election season, including praising Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The first time he did so during the Democratic National Convention, he was roundly mocked. The second time, after Harris was interviewed on CNN on Thursday night, things were no different. “Vice President Kamala […]

North Carolina QB Max Johnson exits game after brutal injury, out for the season

University of North Carolina Tar Heels center Max Johnson's first season came to an abrupt end on Thursday. During the third quarter of North Carolina's season opener against Minnesota, Johnson lay on the turf for several minutes clutching his leg. He was eventually helped off the field with the aid of a cart and was […]