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 […]
Mike Johnson: The wartime Speaker battling on multiple fronts
“I consider myself a wartime speaker,” declared House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). However, it is unclear whether he was referring to the internal fight within the Republican Party over whether Johnson should remain in office. Many members wear suits and pocket squares. But Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie disagrees. He walks around with his home-made […]
‘Gaetz and Seven Useful Idiots’ Weakened Speaker Johnson’s Hand
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Thursday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Calif.) has been criticized as Republicans ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). (Louisiana)’s ability to negotiate legislation has weakened. Moderator Anderson Cooper asked, “Do you think this foreign aid bill will be passed within the next few days?” […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Relies on Minority Party Votes to Advance Foreign Aid Plan
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) made history Thursday night, effectively surrendering Republican majority control to Democrats just before midnight. For the first time in recorded history, since the House began keeping records, the House Rules Committee relied on a minority vote to advance proposed rules to the House floor over the objections of the majority. […]
Emails Reveal Speaker Johnson’s Top Adviser’s Never Trump Conniption Over GOP Group’s Trump Endorsement
Hannah Freier, House Operations Director for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Los Angeles), was convicted of Never Trump when Young Republicans in Washington, D.C., supported former President Donald Trump as a presidential candidate. This was revealed in an email obtained by Breitbart News. Mr. Freier is one of the most powerful officials in Mr. Johnson’s office, […]
Gaetz quips Boebert would make a better House speaker than Johnson
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) quipped on Thursday that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) would make a better House speaker than Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), but he is not calling for a motion to vacate Johnson. When asked by reporters whether he thinks someone could do better than Johnson as speaker, Gaetz said, “I don’t know,” followed […]
Thomas Massie ‘Doing the Right Thing’ to Oust Mike Johnson as Speaker
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) congratulated Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on his move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and urged House Republicans to ” He said he needed someone with “courage” and “fortitude”. The Kentucky senator said: I think Thomas Massey did the right thing, and I think the Republican Party needs real leadership. We […]
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’
Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-La.) on Wednesday slammed Republican lawmakers seeking to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), saying the Louisiana Republican “very admirably” given the circumstances. He claimed to be working. “I stand with the Speaker of the House because I actually consider him a friend, and I think the Speaker is trying to do […]
‘Fox And Friends’ Host Steve Doocy Presses House Speaker Mike Johnson About Ukraine Aid, Resignation
“Fox and Friends” co-host Steve Doocy pressed Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Tuesday morning about Ukraine aid and his potential resignation. Johnson plans to bring separate foreign aid bills funding Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to the floor this week, Axios reported. The Speaker of the House told Doocy that he is “not worried” […]
Trump Nemesis Brian Kemp Endorses Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.), well-known for his hostility toward Donald Trump, has spoken out against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as his speech appears to be in limbo. defended the chairman. “Instead of bickering and handing control of the House to Democrats, Republicans should do their part and vote on the important issues facing […]