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Top House Republicans cheer law firm tangled in bitter battle with Trump

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Top Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill came together this week to praise a prominent law firm and government watchdog group – even as the firm remains locked in a bitter legal fight with President Donald Trump’s administration.According to a new report in Politico, lawmakers from both parties attended a bipartisan event celebrating the release of “When Congress Comes Calling,” a newly updated handbook on congressional investigations publi…Donald Trump · Washington Read Article

House secures narrow victory for defense bill advancement

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) pulled off a high-stakes win Wednesday, steering the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward a final vote after intense negotiations on the floor. According to The Hill, the procedural vote to set up debate and final passage of the bill dragged on for over an hour, with five Republicans initially voting “no” and several moderates holding back, nearly derailing the effort. Johnson worked the room, huddl…Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

Trump Recounts Story Involving Wife Of Congressman Who Was Shot, Says 'I Know Many Wives Who Would Not Even Be Crying'

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Last week at the White House Congressional Ball, President Trump brought up the 2017 shooting incident involving then-House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.Steve Scalise · Washington See the Story

'He's promised': GOP hardliners threaten to ruin Mike Johnson if he goes back on his word

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) finally managed to scrape together the votes to pass the annual defense authorization bill, known as NDAA. But he had to make some key concessions to Republican hardliners — and they're threatening to raise hell if those promises aren't kept, Axios reported on Thursday.If the holdouts perceive Johnson as going back on his word, they could pull out of the next continuing resolution to fund the government, potenti…Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

NDAA passes in Johnson's latest victory despite GOP floor drama

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The National Defense Authorization Act passed the House on Wednesday afternoon, a win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) after he had to endure another round of drama from members of his own conference. The NDAA passed 312 to 112, with 18 Republicans voting against and 115 Democrats voting for the bill. The legislation, which authorizes funding levels and defense policy for the Pentagon, is one of the few bills that Congress must pass each year. It…Republican Party · Washington Read Article

Mike Johnson Moans About Having to Answer for Trump’s Deranged Rants

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has complained that he is constantly being asked to respond to Donald Trump’s deranged remarks. Johnson, who is third in line to the presidency, moaned to CNN’s Manu Raju that he is being “baited” into reacting to the president’s unhinged comments after being asked whether he was OK with Trump referring to nations like Somalia as “s–thole countries.” “Look, I’m baited every day with asking to be made—asked to comment a…Mike Johnson · Washington See the Story

GOP To Unveil Health Care Bill Amid 'Big Developments' Early Next Week, Speaker Mike Johnson Says

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House Republican leaders are set to introduce a health care bill next week, according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The bill, which is expected to be GOP-only, is slated for a floor presentation before the year ends. Moderates Split On ACA Subsidies Extension Johnson informed reporters on Thursday that the Republican health care bill is on track for a reveal next week. The bill, which is anticipated to be presented on the floor before the yea…Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

Congress Again Considers Banning State AI Laws

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

As companies like Nvidia continue to surge in values, lawmakers are still grappling with how to regulate artificial intelligence. In fact, they still disagree on who should have that power. President Donald Trump reignited the debate last month with a post on his Truth Social platform that the country “MUST have one Federal Standard of a patchwork of 50 State...Steve Scalise · Washington See the Story

Mike Johnson stokes conservative backlash with NCAA-friendly sports bill

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A spat over college sports nearly derailed House business for the week as a trio of conservatives vented that leadership was pressing too hard for the SCORE Act, a bill that regulates pay for student-athletes. Three House Republicans voted “no” on what ordinarily is a routine procedural vote on Tuesday afternoon, claiming that lawmakers had not been given enough opportunity to amend the bill. The hurdle, known as a rule vote, eventually passed w…Steve Scalise · Washington Read Article

'Significant math issue': Expert warns House GOP will soon be crippled by absences

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has navigated a difficult year with a razor-thin majority where he had to wrangle every last vote on key issues, and frequently had to juggle unexpected vacancies. But things are about to get a whole lot worse for him, one congressional staffer predicted Tuesday on ...Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

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Top House Republicans cheer law firm tangled in bitter battle with Trump

House secures narrow victory for defense bill advancement

Trump Recounts Story Involving Wife Of Congressman Who Was Shot, Says 'I Know Many Wives Who Would Not Even Be Crying'

'He's promised': GOP hardliners threaten to ruin Mike Johnson if he goes back on his word

NDAA passes in Johnson's latest victory despite GOP floor drama

Mike Johnson Moans About Having to Answer for Trump’s Deranged Rants

GOP To Unveil Health Care Bill Amid 'Big Developments' Early Next Week, Speaker Mike Johnson Says

Congress Again Considers Banning State AI Laws

Mike Johnson stokes conservative backlash with NCAA-friendly sports bill

'Significant math issue': Expert warns House GOP will soon be crippled by absences

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Top House Republicans cheer law firm tangled in bitter battle with Trump

House secures narrow victory for defense bill advancement

Trump Recounts Story Involving Wife Of Congressman Who Was Shot, Says 'I Know Many Wives Who Would Not Even Be Crying'

'He's promised': GOP hardliners threaten to ruin Mike Johnson if he goes back on his word

NDAA passes in Johnson's latest victory despite GOP floor drama

Mike Johnson Moans About Having to Answer for Trump’s Deranged Rants

GOP To Unveil Health Care Bill Amid 'Big Developments' Early Next Week, Speaker Mike Johnson Says

Congress Again Considers Banning State AI Laws

Mike Johnson stokes conservative backlash with NCAA-friendly sports bill

'Significant math issue': Expert warns House GOP will soon be crippled by absences

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