House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized his unwavering support for Israel during a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Louisiana Republican reaffirmed his stance in a press briefing, expressing strong disagreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent. . .
In a fervent reaction to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent remarks regarding Israel, Republicans have sharply criticized his stance on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer, speaking from the Senate floor, referred to Netanyahu as an impediment to peace in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and advocated for fresh elections in Israel.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned Schumer's comments, labeling them as "highly inappropriate and fundamentally erroneous." Johnson underscored the existential threat. . .
In a strategic and politically charged State of the Union address, President Joe Biden officially kicked off his 2024 campaign, steering clear of explicitly mentioning Donald Trump but consistently emphasizing the perceived threat posed by his potential general election adversary.
The address, marked by a decidedly campaign-oriented tone, underscored the significance of the moment for President Biden as he navigates complex challenges both domestically and on the global stage. From the outset, Biden set the stage for a robust political season, articulating three primary challenges that, in his view, would face greater jeopardy if his predecessor were to return. . .
President Biden is facing renewed calls for a cognitive test from Republican members, intensifying concerns over his mental fitness. The push comes in the wake of a report by Special Counsel Robert Hur, who characterized Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory."
Republicans are calling on President Biden to take a cognitive test amid concerns over his mental fitness.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Special Counsel Robert Hur characterized President Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory."
House Speaker Mike Johnson led the charge, citing the report on Biden's handling of. . .
In a recent development on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed determination to pursue the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas despite a setback in the initial attempt.
The House Speaker labeled the failed impeachment resolution as "a mess" but asserted that accountability for the southern border crisis requires further action. The Republican-led resolution faced a defeat, with a small group of Republicans breaking ranks and voting against it. The narrow majority fell short of passing a standalone bill aimed at providing aid to Israel.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling the failed. . .
January 12, 2024 - With the threat of another government shutdown looming large, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced plans for a temporary funding extension next week. Recognizing the logjam hindering the passage of full-fledged appropriations bills, Schumer declared, "It's become crystal clear it will take more than a week to finish the appropriations process," necessitating the stopgap measure.
This move comes as a response to the approaching deadlines: funding for roughly 20% of the government expires on January 19th, while the remaining agencies remain funded only until February 2nd. While this temporary solution allows Congress some breathing. . .
In a significant political rendezvous, House Speaker Mike Johnson engaged in a meeting with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. This marked the first face-to-face encounter between the two influential figures since Johnson assumed the Speaker's gavel just last month.
The Louisiana Republican, a staunch ally of Trump, has recently solidified his support for the former president's potential bid for the White House in 2024. In an interview with CNBC, Johnson expressed his unequivocal endorsement, stating that he is "all in" for Trump's political ambitions.