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January 9, 2024

Frustrated GOP hardliners worry Speaker Johnson bringing 'more of the same' after McCarthy

Speaker Mike Johnson's deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aimed at avoiding a government shutdown is taking heat from Republicans in his right flank.

January 8, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to why the bipartisan spending agreement doesn’t necessarily avert government shutdown

Despite a much ballyhooed bipartisan spending agreement, several obstacles remain that Congress may not be able to get around and avoid a government shutdown.

December 22, 2023

ABC News hits Mike Johnson for attending 'controversial' purity ball with daughter eight years ago

ABC News shared a video of House Speaker Mike Johnson with his daughter at a "purity ball," calling it a "controversial formal dance event."

December 18, 2023

Where no Congress has gone before: Facing galactic-scale fiscal cliff and border security threats

The House and Senate have to figure out a way to avoid a government shutdown by January 19. And another funding deadline looms February 2.

December 12, 2023

GOP infighting blows up plans for controversial surveillance tool’s renewal this week

House leaders were forced to punt renewal discussions for a key surveillance tool amid GOP divisions over how to do it.

December 11, 2023

Coalition government: How Republicans may keep their slim House majority, for now

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he was leaving Congress at the end of the year, House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rethink the GOP's strategy.

December 8, 2023

A few questions for Republicans about abortion

The majority of Americans support access to abortion, and anyone who is not willing to accept this reality is out of step with the American people.

December 4, 2023

December deadlines: Things are a little different around Capitol Hill before the Christmas cutoff

'It’s unclear if the fight over the border and the international aid package could keep Congress here close to Christmas this year.'

December 2, 2023

Johnson says vote on Biden impeachment inquiry is 'necessary step' after WH 'stonewalled' GOP investigations

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Saturday that it's a ‘necessary step’ to move forward with a formal impeachment inquiry vote against President Biden.

December 2, 2023

James Carville: 'Christian nationalists' like Speaker Mike Johnson are a 'bigger threat than al-Qaeda'

Democratic strategist James Carville attacked GOP Speaker Mike Johnson, saying he and "Christian nationalists" are a "bigger threat than al-Qaeda" while sitting down with Bill Maher.