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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn his intention to remain in office in the next Congress.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 […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Would Like to Slash Planned Parenthood Funds
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said he would “like to cut” funding to abortion giants Planned Parenthood and PBS once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. In an appearance on fox news Stories with Martha McCallum Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that defunding Planned Parenthood and PBS would depend on Parliament […]
Dade Phelon Drops Out Of Texas House Speaker Race After Backlash From Trying To Oust Republican State AG
Dade Phelan, a two-time Republican speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, announced Friday that he will resign and not seek a third term following criticism from within his party. The speaker faced significant backlash after launching an unsuccessful impeachment campaign against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. In the May runoff, Phelan's opponent, Dave […]
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) has declined to seek reelection as House Majority Leader. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, after careful consideration and personal consultation with my colleagues, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives,” Phelan said […]
Speaker Johnson sets eyes on cutting government spending
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Speaker Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Wednesday he wants to cut government spending on PBS and family planning programs, but said he could face pushback from Congress before doing so. “I would like to, that's for sure,” Johnson said in an interview on Fox News' “The Story with Martha McCallum” when asked if he intended […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Mike Johnson for Speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has reached a truce with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) ahead of President Donald Trump's critical 100 days of Congress. Mr Green will support Mr Johnson's efforts to keep Politico in the House Speaker's gavel reported Breitbart News later confirmed. Her endorsement is a major prize for Mr. Johnson, who […]
Speaker Mike Johnson: We are on the verge of World War III
House Speaker Mike Johnson says America’s allies are ‘nervous’ because Biden-Harris have projected weakness on the world … source
Rep. Luna calls Speaker Johnson 'anti-family' over proxy voting
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called House Speaker Johnson (R-R.) “anti-family” efforts to allow women to vote by proxy after giving birth. in Social Platform X ThreadsLuna explained her proposed position on Wednesday. She said she had been talking to Mr Johnson for months about a bipartisan effort to allow mothers to vote while staying […]