Speaker Mike Johnson to shut down House
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Democrats are continuing to hammer Trump on his handling of the issue: “We’re going to have to work as hard as we can,” Representative Hank Johnson tells Vanity Fair, “to break through to the American people.
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AlterNet on MSN'Deal with it': Top Senate Republican gives Mike Johnson an ultimatum over Epstein scandalSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R–S.D.) said Wednesday House Speaker Mike Johnson (R–La.) will need to take responsibility for handling the escalating Jeffrey Epstein controversy that has effectively halted House activity until the fall.
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Raw Story on MSNRepublican worries Mike Johnson will ‘pull a fast one’ on House lawmakersRep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) told reporters Wednesday that he was concerned House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may “try to pull a fast one” and rewrite House rules to stonewall a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters “bless his heart” Tuesday when asked if he would back Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) reelection bid, once again stopping short of an endorsement — and making a handful of veiled swipes at the Kentucky Republican.
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Mike Johnson Questions Ghislaine Maxwell's CredibilityHouse Speaker Mike Johnson voiced support for the House Oversight Committee's decision to bring in Ghislaine Maxwell to testify, but raised serious concerns about her credibility as a witness. “Can she be counted on to tell the truth?
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Raw Story on MSNGOP strategist slams Mike Johnson's 'big' tactical 'mistake': 'He's making it worse!'Republican strategist and political analyst Susan Del Percio slammed House Republicans’ efforts to stonewall measures to unseal documents on Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday, arguing their tactics are actually “prolonging” criticism of Republicans among their base.
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AlterNet on MSN'Got a little brown on your nose': Mike Johnson mocked after praising Trump's 'stamina'During a reception for House Republicans at the White House on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump stood by while House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) repeatedly and effusively praised him, drawing widespread mockery on social media.
By now you’ve maybe seen the news that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is, effectively, shutting down the House’s