Sharks Circle Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
Congressman Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is wading into uncharted waters and aiming for a rock. The deal he negotiated with Democrats failed to come to a vote amid outrage from Republicans from all sides of the chamber. He was unable to usher in another negotiated agreement after President-elect Donald Trump swooped in at the last minute […]
Johnson to try vote on modified Plan B: ‘We will not have a government shutdown’
The House of Representatives will try again Friday to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown, and will vote on a spending overhaul that excludes the debt ceiling increase that President-elect Trump had originally called for, three people said. sources told The Hill. The package would fund the government at current levels through March 14, […]
House Republican hits Johnson over Trump influence on shutdown 'circus'
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) on Friday morning “dragged” President-elect Trump into a debate over the spending bill amid the threat of a government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said. vehemently criticized. “This is an example of Chairman Johnson's failure of leadership,” Spartz told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo. “Chairman Johnson dragged President Trump into this […]
Third time’s the charm? Speaker Johnson puts forth new spending strategy as government shutdown looms.
After Speaker Mike Johnson's first two funding bills were blocked in the House, Republican leaders launched Plan C in a last-ditch effort to avert a government shutdown. Mr Johnson laid out two options for keeping the government functioning during a closed session of the Republican conference on Friday, less than 12 hours before the midnight […]
Newt Gingrich Makes Prediction About Whether Mike Johnson Will Keep His Job As Speaker
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicted Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his position despite opposition from within his own party to his efforts to pass a continuing resolution (CR) before Christmas. Capitol Hill officials, including lawmakers and staffers, told the Daily Caller on Thursday that Johnson may have jeopardized his role by […]
Speaker Johnson Reopens Spending Negotiations with Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) reportedly spoke to Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-La.) on Friday morning after failing to pass a spending deal approved by President-elect Donald Trump. , New York State) has reportedly been reopened. Mr. Johnson's last negotiation with Democrats resulted in a deal that was widely criticized by all sides of the […]
Mike Johnson Attempts Plan C to Avert Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced further plans Friday to avert a government shutdown. “Yes, yes, we have a plan. We're planning to vote this morning, so stay tuned everyone. We have a plan,” Johnson said. said as he entered the Capitol on Friday morning. If Congress fails to pass a spending bill by Friday, […]
Dusty Johnson: Would be 'exceptionally stupid' to not fund government
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R.D.) told House members they had until midnight Friday to decide on year-end spending after House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-Louisiana) Plan B deal failed the night before. encouraged them to reach an agreement. “Everyone around here always says, 'Oh, woe is me.' …The reality is, we need to get this done. If […]
Mike Lee predicts demise of Johnson speakership, calls for ‘DOGE speaker’
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) predicts that House Speaker Mike Johnson will not retain the gavel next year and calls for either Elon Musk or Vivek Ramaswamy to assume the leadership role. Ta. “I don't think the Speaker will remain in power,” Lee said Thursday night on “Jesse Watters Prime Time.” The senator went on to […]
Live coverage: Shutdown looms as Johnson says plan C reached
House Republicans are looking for a way to avert a government shutdown after a second funding proposal failed Thursday night, hours before a late Friday deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said early Friday that Republicans had reached a Plan C to avoid a government shutdown and a vote was expected soon. His comments came […]