Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson’s sudden bid to deliver aid to Ukraine came days after fresh intelligence described the situation as a make-or-break moment in the war – ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/18/biden-johnson-ukraine-aid-00153237
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of holding Congress hostage
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603178-greene-says-she-doesnt-care-if-speakers-office-becomes-a-revolving-door/
GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
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Trump says he thinks Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘doing a very good job’ amid ouster threat from Marjorie Taylor Greene
cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/mike-johnson-trump-mar-a-lago/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Baltic parliament leaders issue support for Johnson ahead of high-stakes Ukraine vote
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602742-baltic-parliament-leaders-issue-support-for-johnson-ahead-of-high-stakes-ukraine-vote/
McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4581253-mccarthy-calls-greene-serious-legislator-amid-johnson-ouster-threat/
Matt Gaetz Is Winning: But what’s the prize he’s after?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/matt-gaetz-house-republican-congress-profile/677915/
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
- Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.
- Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.
- Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.
- His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/14/kevin-mccarthy-democracy-event-georgetown-00152038
GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat: "People are mostly frustrated and angry," said one House Republican.
axios.com/2024/04/16/house-republicans-motion-to-vacate-massie-johnson
McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...
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Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
McCarthy on Greene’s move to vacate Johnson: ‘I don’t think it’ll ever happen’ : Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) poured cold water on the prospect ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4595651-mccarthy-mtg-vacate-johnson/
Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Thursday that he won’t seek to raise the bar for removing a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603425-johnson-ouster-rule-motion-to-vacate-ukraine/
GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer: Frustrations are boiling over in the GOP conference after 19 Republicans blocked legislation to reauthorize the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4587023-gop-rages-fisa-702/
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601372-gop-rep-effort-oust-speaker-johnson-who-would-want-the-job-at-this-point/
Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson has Senate Republicans anxious: Senate Republicans are anxious and frustrated about the possibility of House conservatives ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591178-greene-johnson-motion-to-vacate-senate-gop/
Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-johnson-ouster-threat/
Hard-liners vow retaliation against Republicans who sank FISA warrant mandate: Hard-line conservatives are turning up the heat on their GOP colleagues who voted ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590833-fisa-warrant-mandate-republicans-retaliation/
Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took shots at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4582430-ken-buck-knocks-moscow-marjorie-taylor-greene/
Senate GOP urges Johnson to stand up to ‘chaos caucus’: Senate Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to stand up to the “chaos caucus” in the House ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4581813-senate-gop-urges-johnson-to-stand-up-to-chaos-caucus/
Greene renews threat to Johnson’s speakership with letter to House GOP: Members of both parties have made it clear in recent weeks that they’re not interested in ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-motion-vacate/
Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP: The speaker of the House has raised less money than his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy ...
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-fundraising-numbers-spell-trouble-republicans-1890773
House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4596032-house-gop-government-funding-reset/
Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/van-orden-gaetz-tangle-over-threats-to-oust-house-speaker/73370442007/
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says he was axed from his position because of a member of Congress’ personal vendetta.
PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene hesitates in call for speaker’s ouster: House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan Monday to send more military aid to Ukraine ...
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A Wild Day in the House Could Cost Speaker Mike Johnson His Job: The chamber’s most unhinged members seem poised to plunge it into chaos again.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/ukraine-marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-house-speaker-aid.html
Even Maria Bartiromo Has Had Enough of Nancy Mace’s Act: The Fox host became visibly exasperated, scolding the GOP congresswoman for her obsessive criticism of ...
thedailybeast.com/even-maria-bartiromo-has-had-enough-of-nancy-maces-act
Lawler slams Greene’s letter to House GOP targeting Johnson: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) slammed fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4584185-lawler-slams-greenes-letter-to-house-gop-targeting-johnson/
Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/09/congress-motion-to-vacate-fix-00151076
Greene to talk with House speaker amid latest GOP tumult: The soap opera continues for Republicans in the U.S. House, and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
ajc.com/politics/greene-to-talk-with-speaker-amid-latest-gop-tumult/HAM6EQVD2NFEZE3WJNESQWHQQI/
With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/razor-thin-gop-margin-house-control-flip-democrats/story
Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins: Who’s to blame for the GOP’s dwindling House majority? It depends on whom you ask. Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4564432-republican-blame-game-majority/
House Republican says ‘it’s possible’ Johnson could lose Speakership over Ukraine aid
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566284-house-republican-says-its-possible-johnson-could-lose-speakership-over-ukraine-aid/
House conservatives unleash FART to guard their power : The somewhat secretive House Freedom Caucus couldn't stay completely silent about a potentially deadly ...
businessinsider.com/house-conservatives-fart-team-freedom-mike-johnson-gop-2024-4
Congress returns to more drama
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/04/04/congress-returns-to-more-drama-00150701
Embittered Republicans plot to knock off House GOP’s hard-right leader in Virginia primary feud
cnn.com/2024/03/31/politics/bob-good-primary-fight-virginia/
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"Unprecedented" move: Democrats seek to save Johnson's bills on aid to Ukraine: On 18 April, Democrats in the House of Representatives departed from the usual ...
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Kevin McCarthy Gets Mocked Hard Over Georgetown University Speaking Event: The former House speaker will participate in a conversation titled "How Strong Is Our ...
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Johnson says vote on Ukraine aid will be held 'right after' Easter recess
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Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.
- The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.
- Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
- Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.
Mike Johnson Has an Unlikely Ally in Fight to Keep His Job: Matt Gaetz : Gaetz told CNN this weekend he’s been advising the rookie speaker on how to placate the ...
thedailybeast.com/mike-johnson-has-an-unlikely-ally-in-fight-to-keep-his-job-matt-gaetz
Uncertainty Surrounds US Republicans’ Plan for Separate Ukraine, Israel Aid Bills
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Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson: House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-democrats-house-speaker-mike-johnson/
Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, appeals court says
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Colin Farrell Geeks Out on ‘Back to the Future,’ Says It’s the Movie He’s Seen More Than Any Other | Video
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Weakened House GOP majority reckons with Johnson’s leadership: Spending bill passes with Democratic support, sparking familiar Republican complaints with ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/24/house-speaker-johnson-spending-complaints/
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-ouster-00149325
Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
Republicans take a tough vote on funding and face a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-bad-day-greene-motion-vacate-mike-johnson-speaker-rcna144713
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
NY Republican says House could ‘end up having a Speaker Hakeem Jeffries’ as GOP majority narrows
thehill.com/homenews/house/4555475-ny-republican-says-house-could-end-up-having-a-speaker-hakeem-jeffries-as-gop-majority-narrows/
Ousted House speaker McCarthy says Johnson shouldn’t fear losing job: ‘I don’t think they could do it again’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/kevin-mccarthy-mike-johnson-house-speaker
House GOP 'Imploding' as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to Oust Speaker
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Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551349-fox-news-host-hits-house-gop-mccarthy-ouster/
Gingrich reacts to Greene’s motion to oust Speaker Johnson: Gaetz ‘unleashed the demons’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551945-gingrich-reacts-to-greenes-motion-to-oust-speaker-johnson-gaetz-unleashed-the-demons/
Matt Gaetz Ethics Complaint Allegations—What We Know: Kevin McCarthy has refreshed his allegation that Matt Gaetz ousted him from the Speakership over his ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-ethics-complaint-allegationswhat-we-know-1883021
Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
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McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’: Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from the Speakership last year ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4552550-mccarthy-to-johnson-do-not-be-fearful-of-a-motion-to-vacate/
Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
apnews.com/article/california-house-special-election-8dce30c4ece3fdcd70b9eaef1d5849f8
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until October: The Senate passed the budget in a 74-24 vote at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
cnbc.com/2024/03/23/biden-signs-1point2-trillion-spending-package.html
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
White House on fresh motion to remove Speaker: ‘Grab your popcorn’: The White House on Friday took a swipe at the latest effort from House Republicans to remove ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4550216-white-house-motion-to-remove-speaker-johnson-grab-your-popcorn/
Chip Roy dodges question on whether he would back motion to vacate Johnson: Rep. Chip Roy sidestepped a question on whether he would back a motion to vacate ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4552483-chip-roy-dodges-question-on-whether-he-would-back-motion-to-vacate-johnson/
Speaker Mike Johnson is still dealing with Kevin McCarthy's baggage: House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling with Kevin McCarthy's remaining baggage: a ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/speaker-mike-johnson-still-dealing-kevin-mccarthys-baggage-rcna142828
Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Blistering Attack On Mike Johnson: The Georgia Republican accuses Speaker of siding with Chuck Schumer and Democrats in passing ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-launches-blistering-attack-mike-johnson-1883431
Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just days away
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/shutdown-government-funding-latest/
8 people who could be Trump's VP pick: Tim Scott and Kristi Noem headline 538's latest vice presidential draft.
abcnews.go.com/538/8-people-trumps-vp-pick/story
GOP spending hawks bash Speaker Johnson’s minibus: House conservatives are railing against the latest spending deal negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4543002-gop-spending-hawks-bash-speaker-johnsons-minibus/
McCarthy on Biden State of the Union: ‘All he did was look mean and angry’: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed his distaste for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4520937-mccarthy-on-biden-state-of-the-union-all-he-did-was-look-mean-and-angry/
Four Takeaways From the Biggest Primary Night Since Super Tuesday: A Trump-backed candidate won in the G.O.P. Senate primary in Ohio. Incumbents prevailed in ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/politics/takeaways-primaries-ohio-illinois-california.html
House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/20/house-republicans-2024-election-campaign/
House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come
apnews.com/article/congress-republicans-mike-johnson-a02205de25c80c48d91b07b762c5cc5a
GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right: Republican state House speakers in at least three states are facing open rebellion on their ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-state-house-speakers-face-tide-challenges-right-rcna143322
Trump Critic Ken Buck Resigns—Narrowing Republican House Majority Again: Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., joins former GOP Reps. Bill Johnson and Kevin McCarthy in ...
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/03/12/trump-critic-ken-buck-resigns-narrowing-republican-house-majority-again/
Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
Mike Johnson, Kevin McCarthy and Nancy Pelosi: Biden's speakers: During the State of the Union address, the House speaker and vice president sit behind the ...
apnews.com/article/mike-johnson-speaker-of-biden-presidency-677b5f30af3a963b7491914721934fdd
Conservatives are furious, but they're not threatening Speaker Johnson's job: Conservatives are furious about the recently passed government funding bill ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/conservatives-are-furious-not-threatening-speaker-johnsons-job-rcna142489
GOP rep who voted to oust McCarthy gets primary challenger: An Arizona county commissioner filed a primary challenge against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) on Sunday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4524207-gop-rep-eli-crane-primary-challenger-mccarthy-vote/
House Problem Solvers Caucus on rocky ground since McCarthy's ouster: Multiple members said the centrist group hasn't met in months.
axios.com/2024/03/07/house-problem-solvers-caucus-democrats-republicans
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