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Bill ‘Full of Pork’ Shows Speaker Johnson Is a ‘Weak, Weak Man’

The recently released government funding bill is “full of pork” and shows House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to be a “weak, weak person,” said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). ) said on Wednesday. The 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday night includes a number of controversial items, including pay increases for lawmakers. “I wanted to see @SpeakerJohnson […]

MAGA allies join DOGE pile against Speaker Johnson's funding bill

Since House Speaker Mike Johnson released the 1,547-page funding bill Tuesday night, several allies of President-elect Donald Trump have been leading a pressure campaign to block the continuing resolution. Johnson's CR has been the focus of scrutiny from lawmakers and MAGA allies alike, with tech mogul Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy […]

Lawmakers deliver scathing review of Speaker Johnson’s last-minute funding bill

After many delays and high expectations, Chairman Mike Johnson made the announcement. 1,547 pages A continuing resolution that Congress would need to pass to avoid a government shutdown just days before Christmas. The CR was originally scheduled to be announced by the weekend of Dec. 14, but due to ongoing negotiations, the funding bill was […]

Speaker Johnson May Start Trump Healthcare Agenda in End-of-Year Spending Package

The following content is Americans who support limited government. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said the spending bill to prepare for the incoming Trump administration and keep the U.S. government running is nearly complete. He expects the text of the bill to be released over the weekend. This could include a key part of President-elect […]

New Jersey drones: House Speaker Johnson says he’s getting a classified briefing today

House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that he will have a “secret briefing” in Washington on Thursday about a mysterious drone that has been seen flying across New Jersey. The Louisiana Republican called the situation “difficult” in an interview with Fox News senior Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram. “We're going to try to get a […]

Speaker Mike Johnson versus the Constitution

Framers established requirements for Senate advice and consent on presidential nominations to protect democracy from “tyrannical” presidents. As the Supreme Court explained, Freitag v. Commissioner of Internal Revenuethe “power to appoint officers” was “the most insidious weapon of eighteenth-century despotism.” Justice Antonin Scalia echoed this theme. NLRB vs. Noel Canning; Major (and unanimously decided) cases […]

Dade Phelan Withdraws from Bid to Remain Texas House Speaker

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn his intention to remain in office in the next Congress. The move could dramatically change the chances of passing major conservative legislation next year. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, after careful consideration and personal consultation with my colleagues, I have made the difficult […]