Mike Johnson

Congress 4 days ago

Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.

House Of Representatives January 21

Johnson changes tune on judicial impeachments after 'egregious abuses' of Trump agenda

Speaker Johnson said he backs impeaching judges blocking the Trump agenda, targeting Judges Boasberg and Boardman after GOP senators called them "rogue judges."

United Kingdom January 20

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'

House Speaker Mike Johnson told the British Parliament he came to London to “calm the waters" as tensions rise between the United States and European allies.

Politics January 19

Graham says Russia sanctions bill 'never going back on the shelf' after Trump backs push

Bipartisan Russia sanctions package would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, primarily targeting China and India energy purchases.

Politics January 13

Johnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on military intervention in Greenland, saying no troops will be deployed as Trump pursues the Arctic territory.

Congress January 13

Johnson warns of 'unintended consequences' in Trump's credit card rate cap idea

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on President Donald Trump's credit card interest rate cap, citing concerns about "unintended consequences" on lending.

Politics January 12

Reporter's Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes

Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.

Donald Trump January 7

Johnson praises Trump's 'bold action' in formal State of the Union invitation letter to Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson formally invited President Donald Trump to address a joint session of Congress next month for the annual State of the Union.

House Of Representatives January 7

Rep LaMalfa's death further shrinks Republican House majority

Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death shrinks the Republican House majority to 218 seats, creating new challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in a crucial election year.

Politics January 5

Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Trump administration's Venezuela operation following classified briefing.