Johnson warns pols they could be arrested for disrupting Netanyahu’s speech
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Tuesday that he would implement a “zero tolerance policy” toward the unrest that followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. Capitol, warning lawmakers that they could be arrested if they violated the order. “Due to the high profile nature of the Prime Minister’s speech, there will […]
Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries Announce New Bipartisan Task Force To Probe Trump Assassination Attempt
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) meet with newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2024. This week marks Starmer’s first international trip as prime minister, when he takes office on July 5, 2024. (Photo by […]
Speaker Johnson threatens colleagues with arrest for Netanyahu protests
Lawmakers who stage a protest during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address risk being detained by the House sergeant-at-arms, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told members ahead of the speech later this week. In a “Dear Colleague” letter sent to lawmakers Tuesday, Johnson reminded them of the House rules of decorum and warned leaders will […]
Johnson, Jeffries announce task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) announced the creation of a bipartisan task force to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump earlier this month. “The security failures that allowed the assassination attempt on Donald Trump are shocking. In response to bipartisan demands for answers, we are […]
Cam Johnson could be Nets’ most valuable trade piece left
With the Nets turning their backs on struggling teams and looking to rebuild, what will happen to their experienced veterans? So what happens to Cam Johnson then, and what conversations have there been with general manager Sean Marks regarding his status? “I’m still trying to understand it. I’m still trying to figure it out,” said […]
Sen. Ron Johnson releases preliminary findings of his office’s probe into Trump assassination attempt
Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin released the official 13-page preliminary findings of his investigation into the assassination attempt. Former President Trump. Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, when the suspected gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire, killing one spectator and wounding several others, including […]
‘Not fit to serve’: Speaker Johnson leads GOP demands for Biden to resign from presidency
Republican lawmakers are calling for President Biden to resign immediately following his announcement that he will not seek reelection in November. “If Joe Biden is unfit to run for president, then he is unfit to serve,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said in a statement. “He must resign immediately. We hope November 5th comes soon.” […]
Speaker Johnson predicts legal battles if Biden replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, predicted legal challenges in some states if Biden is not the Democratic presidential nominee and fights over voting access if the president chooses to drop out of the campaign. Democrats are increasingly calling for Biden to drop out of the race and field another presidential candidate, and while many in […]
Speaker Johnson dangles probe of Dem cover-up on Biden, suggests GOP will challenge efforts to replace him
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he sees President Biden’s behavior deteriorating behind the scenes and suggested Republicans are discussing investigating a Democratic cover-up. But Johnson (R-Louisiana) also suggested Republicans are likely to challenge any efforts by Democrats to replace Biden at the top of the list, as Republican nominee Donald Trump continues to […]
Nets sign summer league standout Keon Johnson to multiyear contract
Keown Johnson joined the Las Vegas Nets for summer league as an unrestricted free agent looking for a job. He appears to have done well in the interview. Johnson, who played five games for Brooklyn on a two-way contract last season, agreed to a multiyear contract with the Nets on Saturday, according to multiple reports. […]