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September 13, 2024

Johnson faces major leadership test as GOP wars over government shutdown

House Republicans are watching House Speaker Mike Johnson's handling of the government spending fight carefully as he readies to make his case to lead the conference next year.

September 12, 2024

A Decision to Make: House Speaker Mike Johnson's government funding bill divides Republicans

Facing opposition from some lawmakers, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., yanked on Wednesday his plan for government funding that would also mandate proof of citizenship in order to vote.

September 5, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: No proof of citizenship? No vote

Many Congressmen are worried that a growing number of people in the U.S. could illegally vote in upcoming elections, Democrats in Congress are pushing back.

August 23, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: What the end of the year looks like in Congress

Congress must pass a spending package by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown, but the upcoming presidential election could complicate both parties' strategies for doing so.

August 13, 2024

Trump-backed Marine veteran wins GOP primary in competitive Minnesota district

Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab took home the victory in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, which is seen as many observers as one of the few key swing districts in the state in November.

August 12, 2024

Speaker Mike Johnson: Only Americans should decide our elections. Here’s how Congress can guarantee it

Noncitizen voting is finally getting attention. It's essential that only Americans should decide our elections. Congress has the right plan but Democrats haven't cooperated.

August 6, 2024

Harris was ‘reluctant’ to choose Shapiro because of his ‘Jewish heritage,’ Speaker Johnson says: report

House Speaker Mike Johnson told The Hill he believes Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was "overlooked" as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' running mate because he's Jewish.

August 6, 2024

Mike Johnson demands Biden 'immediately release' any withheld aid to Israel as Middle East tension grows

Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding that President Biden hasten and expand plans to support Israel as it faces a potentially imminent threat of attack from Iran.

August 5, 2024

Mike Johnson mounts 20-state blitz to keep House red as GOP braces for Harris VP reveal

Speaker Mike Johnson is in for a busy August with 20 state visits planned this month as Republicans position themselves to take on Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 1, 2024

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

A petition calling for Congress to host or visit with exiled Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud will be presented to the legislature in the near term, its signatories said Thursday.