Ugly fallout after Ben Johnson spurns Commanders: ‘Basketball guys’
Ben Johnson was once considered almost certain to take the head coaching job after the Detroit Lions hired 37-year-old Ben Johnson to excel as their offensive coordinator, but he ended up in Detroit. The drama surrounding his job search continues to escalate. ESPN reported Johnson has had issues with the Washington Commanders’ ownership after interviewing […]
‘Tie himself in knots’ White House hits Speaker Johnson over border security
The White House on Sunday grilled House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) after he criticized the Biden administration’s border response and the Senate’s ongoing negotiations on a border security agreement. Prime Minister Johnson acknowledged in Sunday’s “Meet the Press” interview that he had not been informed of Senate negotiations on the bill, and that President Biden […]
Johnson says Trump is ‘not calling the shots’ for House on border deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said former President Donald Trump “doesn’t have a say in” how Republican lawmakers approach border security agreements. “He doesn’t have the power to decide. I have the power to decide for the House of Commons. That’s our responsibility,” Johnson said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. ” he said. […]
Sinema on Johnson supporting border deal: ‘Everyone has an opportunity to be persuaded’
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) suggested Sunday that she might persuade House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to support a potential bipartisan Senate agreement on the border. . Sinema, one of the leading lawmakers involved in border negotiations, said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that he doesn’t know what Johnson will do with potential border legislation […]
Speaker Johnson says Trump ‘not calling the shots’ in the House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Sunday rejected suggestions that former President Trump is exerting undue influence over House decisions on a potential border deal. In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Kristen Welker asked Johnson if President Trump was “making the decision here,” but Johnson said he has no intention of agreeing […]
Speaker Johnson insists Trump is not calling the shots on the border deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant that former President Donald Trump is not leading Congressional Republican opposition to the Senate border deal. “Of course not. He’s not saying that. I control the House,” Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” said in response to a question. “It’s our responsibility. And I went [saying] […]
Speaker Mike Johnson reveals House will vote on standalone Israel aid bill that would provide $17.6B in assistance
Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans on Saturday that the House has no plans to provide billions of dollars in financial aid to Israel, even as the Senate appears set to unveil its own border and foreign aid deal. The government announced that it plans to vote on a stand-alone bill next week. The new bill, […]
Speaker Johnson to Move Stand-Alone Israel Aid Without Offsets
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) plans to bring a new Israel aid bill to the floor without any spending cuts or offsets. The plans, announced in a letter to colleagues on Saturday, are a reversal from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s previous position. Last year, early in Johnson’s tenure as prime minister, the House of Representatives […]
Mike Johnson Says House Will Vote On Massive Israel Aid Bill As Senate Deal Stalls Out
House Republicans proposed a standalone $17.6 billion aid package for Israel on Saturday as the Senate’s comprehensive proposal stalled. The Senate bill, which includes aid to Israel as well as border security and funding for Ukraine, took months to complete and faced Republican opposition. according to To Axios.House Republicans are proposing this invoice House Speaker […]
Speaker Johnson reveals $17 billion Israel aid bill, says Senate ‘will no longer have excuses’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) plans to introduce a bill in the House next week that would provide $17.6 billion in emergency funding to Israel. Senate and White House negotiators will release a legislative document this weekend that includes border security compromises, along with President Biden’s request for $106 billion in additional funding for Ukraine, Israel, […]