Mike Johnson

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to send the House home early, warning of negative consequences in November elections if Republicans fail to address internal divisions.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces repeated failed rule votes in the House due to a bloc of Republicans blocking legislative action over the SAVE Act. The ninth failed vote occurred last week, with members objecting to the National Defense Authorization Act for not including a SAVE Act amendment. Johnson aims to pass the SAVE Act through Senate reconciliation, but time is limited before the November midterms.

President Trump allowed a bipartisan housing bill to become law without signing it, protesting the Senate's failure to pass his voter ID legislation. The housing bill aims to address housing affordability, but Trump criticized it as unimportant compared to his voting law priorities.

President Donald Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, protesting the Senate's failure to pass his preferred elections bill, the SAVE America Act. The housing bill, which passed both chambers of Congress, is expected to become law by default as Trump does not plan to veto it.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation as they race to pass bills before the November midterm elections. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other measures have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with limited time remaining in the session.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, government funding, and defense policy, as time dwindles before the November midterms. Disagreements and limited session days threaten their ability to pass major bills before voters decide elections.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they struggle to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other bills like government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill have stalled progress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune working to address the challenges.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, as they struggle to pass major bills before the November midterms. Disagreements have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune attempting to push forward despite limited session time.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation as they race to pass key bills before the November midterms. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other priorities have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with limited time remaining for congressional sessions.

Republicans in Congress are facing internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, which is delaying key bills like government funding and defense measures. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use budget reconciliation to push a bipartisan bill, but Senate Republicans are hesitant.

President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case, calling the decision 'insane.' The Court's 6-3 ruling upheld citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, and Trump claims it's being exploited for profit. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative action.

President Donald Trump plans to request the Supreme Court rehear a birthright citizenship case after the court upheld the policy, which grants citizenship to children born in the U.S. regardless of parental immigration status. Trump criticized the decision as 'insane' and claimed it enables financial exploitation through border advertisements offering 'birthright citizenship' services. The court's 6-3 ruling affirmed the 14th Amendment's application to all children born on U.S. soil, and Republicans are exploring legislative efforts to address the issue.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they attempt to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disagreements over the SAVE America Act and other bills have delayed government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson seeking to use budget reconciliation to advance a third party-line bill.

Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a House vote to end birthright citizenship for children of pregnant women entering the U.S. legally, aiming to satisfy conservative demands. The proposal would be symbolic due to Senate filibuster challenges, while Johnson faces pressure to address Trump’s border priorities and resolve internal GOP divisions over immigration reform.

President Trump’s push to pass a new law to restrict birthright citizenship is creating challenges for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson as they navigate GOP divisions. Trump cited the Supreme Court’s decision against his previous executive efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

President Donald Trump left Washington without resolving an unsigned housing bill, and the White House has not clarified whether he will sign, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it. Republican infighting persists, and challenges remain for Trump next week with a stalled voter ID bill and a Republican majority less inclined to follow his demands.

52 House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, urged President Donald Trump to let the Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it creates a loophole for adversarial countries. The waiver, which allows foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports, has facilitated over 136 voyages since March 2024, reducing fuel costs and improving supply chains, particularly for gasoline and propane. Analysis shows no significant threat to U.S. maritime dominance, with only one Chinese-flagged vessel among the voyages.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood resumes as a GOP-imposed ban expires, leading to clinic closures and Republican efforts to reinstate the prohibition. Planned Parenthood reported losing nearly 30 clinics and facing challenges in sustaining care for Medicaid patients, while GOP lawmakers aim to extend the ban through new legislation.

Speaker Mike Johnson stated that 'birthright tourism' has 'devalued' the 14th Amendment, following President Trump's call for Congress to address birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court's decision not to rule on Trump's executive order. Johnson praised Justice Clarence Thomas for his dissent against the court's opinion.

Speaker Mike Johnson stated the House will attempt to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act again through a budget reconciliation bill. He mentioned that the president has this as a top priority.

Speaker Mike Johnson referred to Zohran Mamdani as 'many Mamdanis popping up' while discussing democratic socialists winning Democratic state primaries. He echoed Trump's claim that 'communism' poses a threat to the country.

Rep. Mike Lawler predicted voters will reject far-left candidates in the midterms, citing a rising 'politics of envy.' He aligned with President Trump's warnings about communism and socialist candidates' primary victories, emphasizing American values ahead of the 250th anniversary of independence.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which has passed both chambers of Congress but remains unsigned. Trump has prioritized his own SAVE America Act, calling the housing bill 'of minor importance,' while House Speaker Mike Johnson stated the legislation will become law regardless of Trump's action.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which has passed both chambers of Congress. Trump has delayed signing the bill, prioritizing the SAVE America Act instead, while House Speaker Mike Johnson stated the housing bill will become law with or without the president’s signature.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill passed by both chambers, while Trump prioritizes the SAVE America Act. The housing bill remains unsigned, with Congress preparing to finalize it without his signature if necessary.

President Donald Trump and Republicans are labeling Democrats as communists ahead of midterms, conflating democratic socialism with communism. Democratic socialists recently won several congressional primaries, prompting GOP leaders to criticize 'extreme liberals' and shift focus to contrast 'common sense and crazy.'

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition in future legislation, citing opposition to federal funding for organizations providing abortions.

President Donald Trump and Republicans are labeling Democrats as communists to attack progressive candidates ahead of midterms. Democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani and Melat Kiros have won primary elections, prompting GOP figures such as JD Vance and Mike Johnson to warn against Marxist policies. The strategy aims to contrast 'common sense' with leftist ideas as Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities.

Republicans express frustration over internal conflicts that have stalled House operations, leading Speaker Mike Johnson to dismiss lawmakers for two consecutive weeks. Discontent centers on a voter ID bill and perceived broken promises from leadership.

Congress faces a stagnant summer with limited legislative progress before a five-week recess. House Republicans struggle to advance RECON 3.0, face uncertainty over emergency Iran funding, and encounter internal divisions over immigration measures. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledge challenges in meeting pre-midterm goals.

Trump and Republicans are labeling Democrats as communists ahead of the midterms, citing recent democratic socialist primary victories. GOP leaders like Trump, Vance, and Johnson criticize left-wing candidates as Marxists, while democratic socialists gain traction in New York and Denver. The strategy aims to contrast 'common sense' with 'extreme liberalism' as Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood clinics resumes after a GOP-imposed ban expires on July 4. The one-year prohibition led to the closure of nearly 30 clinics, with advocates citing denied access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the ban permanently, while states now decide Medicaid coverage for remaining clinics.

Republicans express frustration over internal conflicts that have stalled House operations, leading to Speaker Mike Johnson sending lawmakers home early for the second consecutive week. Disputes over a voter ID bill and perceived broken promises from leadership are cited as key issues.

House conservatives protested the Senate's refusal to pass the SAVE America Act, a GOP elections bill championed by President Donald Trump. The House version focused on proof-of-citizenship requirements but avoided stricter mail-in ballot restrictions Trump demanded, as Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged insufficient support for those provisions.

U.S. auto sales in Q2 showed mixed results with General Motors reporting a 4% decline while Stellantis, Toyota, and Hyundai saw growth. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans urged President Donald Trump to let a Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it harms U.S. shipping and national security. LSU New Orleans held a ceremony to mark its return to the LSU System after 15 years under the University of Louisiana System.

President Donald Trump's crypto businesses generated $1.2 billion in revenue last year, surpassing his property portfolio's earnings. The House leadership canceled votes due to a Republican revolt blocking the defense bill, while a U.S. Navy helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one sailor missing. John Brennan sued the Trump administration to preserve records for his defense, and Vice President Vance noted ongoing talks with Iran and Qatar focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

Mike Johnson, a well-known businessman in Catawba County, died, as confirmed by his company Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota. He led the business since 1999, managed multiple dealerships with over 300 employees, and was recognized for philanthropy and community involvement, including receiving North Carolina’s highest civilian honor in 2025.

President Donald Trump earned approximately $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, surpassing revenue from his property portfolio. The House leadership canceled votes over a defense bill due to a Republican revolt, and Trump described a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar. The Supreme Court largely supported Trump’s immigration policies but rejected efforts to redefine birthright citizenship.

House Republicans are unable to pass key legislation due to internal conflicts, with Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to secure votes to open the floor for debate. A small group of conservatives opposes party priorities, freezing progress on bills including the Pentagon policy measure and Iran war funding.

Legislation imposing sweeping voting restrictions nationwide, the SAVE America Act, has stalled in Congress despite President Donald Trump's advocacy ahead of midterms. The bill requires voter ID, citizenship proof for registration, and limits mail-in voting, facing opposition from Democrats who argue it disenfranchises voters. The Supreme Court recently ruled states may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day.