Khanna says Speaker Johnson ‘deserves to keep his job’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday defended House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for supporting aid to Ukraine and Israel, as he faces threats of removal. “They deserve to keep their jobs,” he said. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) led a group of three Republicans in signing a motion to vacate the House speakership, the second […]
‘Serve With Some Real Scumbags’: GOP Rep Rips Fellow Republicans Who Oppose Mike Johnson
Rep. Tony Gonzalez, R-Texas, berated his fellow Republicans on CNN on Sunday after being asked about his opposition to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mr. Gonzalez appeared on “State of the Union” to discuss House approval of a new foreign aid package pushed by Mr. Johnson, which would give extra money to Ukraine, among other […]
Ro Khanna vows to ‘table any motion to vacate’ Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) seemingly won over Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) with his voting strategy over the weekend, as the Democratic representative proclaimed his opposition to vacating the speaker. Khanna appeared on This Week Sunday to express his support for Johnson, despite the fact that the two hail from opposing parties. As […]
Gonzales blasts fellow House Republicans as he contends Johnson will survive motion to vacate
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) had some sharp words for his fellow House Republicans, while also dismissing concerns that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) could be ousted by a motion to vacate. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate against Johnson last month but did not file it as a privileged resolution, meaning […]
Speaker Johnson a ‘Profile in Courage’ — ‘Respect for Him Has Gone Way Up’
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has “couraged to bring the foreign aid bill to the House floor.” “A certain person,” he said. house floor. host Jonathan Karl asked. “Why did it have to be so difficult with […]
House passes $60B Ukraine aid bill as GOP rebels threaten to oust Johnson
The House has approved sending $60 billion to Ukraine for defense against Russian aggression, an issue that has upset Speaker Mike Johnson’s already dangerously thin majority. The aid package passed 311-112, with more Democrats voting in favor than Republicans. Only 101 Republicans voted for the bill, and 112 voted against it. In a dramatic moment […]
‘Incredibly Disappointing’ Johnson Violated Hastert Rule
Washington, DC – Congressman Byron Donald (R-FL) Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Saturday accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Texas) of violating Hastert’s rules after the $60 billion Ukraine aid bill passed without support from the Republican majority. (Republican, Louisiana). A long-standing rule states that the Republican chair can only bring a bill to a floor vote […]
Mike Johnson Passes $61 Billion Ukraine Aid, Violates Hastert Rule Again
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) handed a $61 billion gift to President Joe Biden on Saturday afternoon, rescinding a months-long promise to never move forward with foreign aid without first securing the U.S. border. . Several Democrats, and perhaps a few Republicans, cheered as well. “Ukraine,” he shouted. And with the end of the vote […]
Speaker Johnson ‘Handed the Speaker’s Gavel Over to the Democrats’
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said in an interview that America needs a House and Senate filled with members who are aligned with “Donald Trump’s America First policies.” Breitbart News Saturday In it, he said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) essentially “ceded the gavel of the House to the Democrats.” Banks discussed Mr Johnson’s reversal on […]
Speaker Johnson Has ‘Backbone,’ He Is on the Right Side of History
Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said Monday on CNN’s “OutFront” that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has the “backbone” to push for foreign aid funding in another bill. That bill included less border security funding than his bill, he said. A caucus is preferred. Buck said, “I think Mike Johnson is on the right side […]