Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote

Speaker Johnson slams Democrats on DHS funding, highlights ‘no tax on tips’ benefit House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security, criticizing them for leaving 98,000 workers unpaid and causing airport delays. Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian echoed frustrations, halting congressional perks. Johnson championed the new ‘No Tax … Read more

Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, an embattled Florida Democrat facing a pending criminal indictment, could be the next member of Congress to face expulsion. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that he would support expelling Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress, citing a bipartisan adjudicatory subcommittee finding her guilty of … Read more

Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member — but the edge could shrink within days

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Relief is on the way for House Speaker Mike Johnson, as the GOP clings to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives. Republican Rep.-elect Clay Fuller of Georgia is expected to be sworn in by Johnson on Tuesday, one week after Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris … Read more

Is Jim Jordan angling to replace Mike Johnson in House GOP leadership?

A new Politico report signals that Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio may be aiming to replace Speaker Mike Johnson in House GOP leadership after the midterm elections. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link

WATCH IT: Speaker Johnson hears from Uber driver on ‘no tax on tips’ benefit: ‘big difference’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of Tax Day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is spotlighting a new tax break enacted by Republicans last year that is boosting millions of Americans’ take-home pay. Bob Mitchell, an Uber driver from South Florida, recently gave Johnson a first-hand account detailing how the “no tax … Read more

Shutdown fight escalates as Johnson calls bipartisan Senate deal

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber would vote “as soon as possible” on its own plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate-approved legislation to fund most of the department, including the TSA, faced major hurdles in the House. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source link

DHS shutdown likely to continue after Johnson, House GOP balk at Senate-passed funding bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take up a Senate-passed funding bill on Friday since it did not include money for immigration enforcement, likely prolonging the 42-day partial shutdown. CBS News’ Taurean Small and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest. Source link

Johnson says House GOP will not support Senate DHS deal

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Johnson accuses Democrats of taking government hostage over ‘crazy’ immigration agenda

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Speaker Mike Johnson chastised congressional Democrats on Friday, saying Republicans will not be part of any effort to reopen America’s borders and stop the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.  Johnson held a two-hour conference call with House Republicans on Friday, saying they were all “united” in … Read more

Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republicans reject Senate bill to fund DHS and end partial shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that House Republicans would move to fund the Department of Homeland Security through a 60-day bill that would keep spending at current levels, rejecting a Senate-approved deal that funds much of DHS, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection. Source link