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Mike Johnson Quit Work Early to Give Trump "Space" to Deal with His Jeffrey Epstein Problem - emptywheel

Trump Raves Over Speaker Mike Johnson in Big, Beautiful Bill Presser: He's a Man of God. So Am I, But'

Trump strongly endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasizing his admiration and the importance of his character in garnering support for the budget bill.

Johnson Dismisses Trump's Shock Comment on the Constitution

Trump's uncertainty on upholding the Constitution raises significant concerns about presidential responsibility.

Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water All Over Trump Third Term: Read the Constitution'

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the notion of Trump serving a third term, citing constitutional limitations as a significant barrier.

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Mike Johnson Quit Work Early to Give Trump "Space" to Deal with His Jeffrey Epstein Problem - emptywheel

Trump Raves Over Speaker Mike Johnson in Big, Beautiful Bill Presser: He's a Man of God. So Am I, But'

Trump strongly endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasizing his admiration and the importance of his character in garnering support for the budget bill.

Johnson Dismisses Trump's Shock Comment on the Constitution

Trump's uncertainty on upholding the Constitution raises significant concerns about presidential responsibility.

Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water All Over Trump Third Term: Read the Constitution'

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the notion of Trump serving a third term, citing constitutional limitations as a significant barrier.

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Top of His Game!' Speaker Johnson Drops 14-Min Supercut of Dems Insisting Biden Sharpest' Ever on Anniversary of Drop Out

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Mike Johnson Could Shut Down Trump's Tariffs

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House Speaker Johnson's top aide arrested on DUI charge after Trump's speech to Congress, police say

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for DUI after crashing into a police vehicle following Trump's address.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

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Johnson's Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

Speaker Mike Johnson's reliance on President Trump is critical for his leadership amidst a chaotic majority.

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White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.

US politics

Top of His Game!' Speaker Johnson Drops 14-Min Supercut of Dems Insisting Biden Sharpest' Ever on Anniversary of Drop Out

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Mike Johnson Could Shut Down Trump's Tariffs

House Speaker Mike Johnson has the potential to stabilize the economic situation but may face backlash from Republican colleagues if he acts against Trump.

Washington DC

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House Speaker Johnson's top aide arrested on DUI charge after Trump's speech to Congress, police say

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for DUI after crashing into a police vehicle following Trump's address.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

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Johnson's Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

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White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.

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There Will Be Inflation, Mr. Speaker': CNBC Hosts Warn Mike Johnson What Will Happen if Rates Are Cut in Hot' Economy

I'm as anxious to see how that plays out as you are. I will tell you that the sentiment here, certainly my opinion is that we should reduce interest rates. The American economy is hot, and we have so many good things going on.

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Mike Johnson Pours Gasoline on Epstein Fire: Pam Bondi Needs to Come Forward'

Speaker Mike Johnson calls for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case and Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony before Congress.

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War Powers Act, Meant to Be "Check" on Presidential Abuse of Military Control, Is Unconstitutional, Johnson Suggests

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Mike Johnson Wants Trump to Have More War Powers, Says Law Requiring Congressional Approval is Unconstitutional

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War Powers Act, Meant to Be "Check" on Presidential Abuse of Military Control, Is Unconstitutional, Johnson Suggests

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Mike Johnson Wants Trump to Have More War Powers, Says Law Requiring Congressional Approval is Unconstitutional

Mike Johnson Confronted On Whether Trump is in Epstein Files

House Speaker Mike Johnson shows nervousness while dodging questions on Trump's alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein files.

Mike Johnson said Elon Musk is 'terribly wrong' about Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Musk criticized GOP tax bill as a "disgusting abomination," countered by Speaker Mike Johnson's defense of the legislation.

US politics

Elon is Terribly Wrong!' Speaker Johnson Lashes Out at Musk for Trashing Trump's Budget Bill

Mike Johnson Confronted On Whether Trump is in Epstein Files

House Speaker Mike Johnson shows nervousness while dodging questions on Trump's alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein files.

Mike Johnson said Elon Musk is 'terribly wrong' about Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Musk criticized GOP tax bill as a "disgusting abomination," countered by Speaker Mike Johnson's defense of the legislation.

US politics

Elon is Terribly Wrong!' Speaker Johnson Lashes Out at Musk for Trashing Trump's Budget Bill

NBC's Kristen Welker Grills Mike Johnson on Massive Budget Bill: Will Trump Own' the Debt?

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends President Trump's budget plan, asserting it won't add to the national debt despite contradictions from budget analysts.

Joe Scarborough Turns to Bart Simpson to Shred Mike Johnson's CBO Jab

Attacking the CBO reflects a desperate attempt by some Republicans to deflect from their record on deficit spending.

House Speaker Mike Johnson throws his weight behind bid to bar congressional stock trading

On balance, my view is we probably should [ban stock trading] because I think it's been abused in the past.

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Mike Johnson says he supports a stock trading ban - but has 'sympathy' for lawmakers who want to keep doing it

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports banning stock trading by Congress members to avoid appearances of impropriety.

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Mike Johnson says he's open to banning stock trading in Congress. Here's where things stand.

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson's failed attempt to block remote voting for new parents highlights his reliance on Trump and diminished power among House Republicans.

Mike Johnson Says He's Looking at Real Consequences' For Disruptive Democrats Beyond Censure

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports potential further punishment for Rep. Al Green, emphasizing the importance of decorum in Congress.

US politics

Mike Johnson says he's open to banning stock trading in Congress. Here's where things stand.

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson's failed attempt to block remote voting for new parents highlights his reliance on Trump and diminished power among House Republicans.

Mike Johnson Says He's Looking at Real Consequences' For Disruptive Democrats Beyond Censure

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports potential further punishment for Rep. Al Green, emphasizing the importance of decorum in Congress.

CBO Report Finds Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under Proposed GOP Cuts

Major cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans could result in over 5.5 million enrollees losing access to crucial health care coverage.

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Elise Stefanik Bitterly Blames Speaker Johnson for Her Cabinet Nomination Crumbling: Report

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Rep. Elise Stefanik bristles after Mike Johnson claims they've discussed NY gov run: 'Not true'

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Stefanik's Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority

SF politics

Elise Stefanik Bitterly Blames Speaker Johnson for Her Cabinet Nomination Crumbling: Report

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Rep. Elise Stefanik bristles after Mike Johnson claims they've discussed NY gov run: 'Not true'

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Stefanik's Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority

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Mike Johnson says he's not on Signal and jokes that his texts are 'monitored by the Russians'

A lot of them text. That's our main means of communication.

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Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

Mike Johnson's agreement with Republicans limits remote voting for new parents, instead offering a more restricted solution for some women post-childbirth.

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Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.

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Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

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Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff pleads not guilty to DUI charges

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff pleaded not guilty to DUI charges, maintaining support from Johnson despite the incident.

Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who Joined' Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule Shuts Down House for the Week: Can't Have Any Further Action'

House Speaker Mike Johnson halted the legislative agenda after nine Republicans voted with Democrats against a proposal on proxy voting.

House Speaker Johnson pours cold water on Trump third term talk: 'That's a high bar'

Amending the Constitution to allow Trump a third presidential term is unlikely and challenging, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Government Shutdown Vote Is a GOP Trap for Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson may be strategically maneuvering Congress towards a government shutdown with significant implications for Democrats.

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Mike Johnson eyes solo approach to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans feel confident in avoiding a government shutdown without Democratic support.

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The Government Shutdown Vote Is a GOP Trap for Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson may be strategically maneuvering Congress towards a government shutdown with significant implications for Democrats.

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Mike Johnson eyes solo approach to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans feel confident in avoiding a government shutdown without Democratic support.

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Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans

Trump pressures Rep. Roy to support Speaker Mike Johnson and align with his agenda during a tense phone call.

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Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested on D.U.I. Suspicion After Trump's Address

Hayden Haynes, Chief of Staff to Speaker Johnson, was arrested for DUI after backing into a Capitol Police vehicle.

Speaker Johnson maintains confidence in Haynes despite the arrest.

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Speaker Johnson Says Someone Else Needs to Lead' Ukraine If Zelensky Doesn't Come to His Senses'

Speaker Johnson emphasizes a need for change in Ukraine for peace progress.

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Speaker Mike Johnson on NBC Suggests Ukraine's Zelensky Quit

Johnson suggested Zelensky may need to step down while not calling for Putin to do the same, raising concerns about U.S. positions on Ukraine.

How Johnson, Who Put His Job at Risk to Save Ukraine Aid, Flipped for Trump

Mike Johnson initially defied his party's hard-right faction to support Ukraine aid but has since reversed position following Trump-backed changes in GOP alignment.

NYC politics

The Dramatic House Budget Vote, and a New Gold Card' for Immigrants

Speaker Mike Johnson successfully navigated challenges to pass the budget, balancing centrists' concerns on Medicaid cuts with conservatives' demands for reductions.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy

House Speaker Mike Johnson is attempting to pass a Republican budget blueprint amidst opposition, crucial for extending tax breaks and cutting spending.

Speaker Johnson's Aide Urged Against Subpoenaing Ex-Trump Staffer Because Lawmakers Sent Her Texts Seeking Sexual Favors'

One of House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides reportedly urged Republican colleagues against subpoenaing former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson to prevent the release of sexual texts from members.

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House Republicans Create New Jan. 6 Inquiry to Recast the Assault

House Republicans are establishing a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6 attack, aiming to counter false narratives and promote their own version of events.

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Speaker Mike Johnson Removed Mike Turner From House Intelligence Committee

Mike Johnson's leadership reflects party loyalty's triumph over bipartisan values, sidelining critical support for Ukraine and healthcare initiatives.

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California's wildfire recovery faces political challenges in Republican-led Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson is considering conditions for wildfire relief aid, intertwining it with political debates around California's management and the national debt ceiling.

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