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Tim Walz Announces AOC as Next Speaker of the House if Kamala Harris Wins

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 28, 20240

Walz announces Ocasio-Cortez as potential House speaker during Twitch gaming livestream ST. PAUL, Minn. — In an unconventional outreach to young voters, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitch Sunday, where the two played Madden NFL and discussed their political strategy. Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, made headlines by stating he would back Ocasio-Cortez as the next Speaker of the House if his ticket wins the election. The stream, which had a modest viewership, started with Ocasio-Cortez running the session solo for about 30 minutes before Walz joined in wearing a camouflage Minnesota Vikings cap. Walz, a

Speaker Mike Johnson Announces Congressional J13 Taskforce

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 17, 20240

House Speaker Johnson Announces Investigation into Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Washington, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced the formation of a task force to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 13 during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shots were fired as Trump was speaking, leading to Secret Service agents quickly escorting him off stage. Trump sustained a minor injury, with a bullet grazing his upper ear, but was evaluated and deemed to be in good condition. The task force will include key officials and is scheduled to

Pro-Hamas Students Booed After Walking Out Because Commencement Speaker Is Jewish

Local News ReportMay 13, 20240

DURHAM, NC—Comedian Jerry Seinfeld faced a mixed reaction during his commencement speech at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium. As Seinfeld, a well-known supporter of Israel, was introduced, dozens of students protested by walking out, some chanting “free Palestine” and carrying Palestinian flags. The protest occurred against a backdrop of Seinfeld’s vocal support for Israel, particularly following attacks by Hamas on Israeli residential areas on October 7. The student walkout sparked further reactions from the audience, with reports of boos directed at the protesters and chants in support of Seinfeld resonating through the stadium. Alanna Peykar, a witness at the event,

US House Speaker Johnson risks fellow Republicans’ wrath with Ukraine vote

ReutersApril 19, 20240

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson looks set to push forward this weekend on a $95 billion aid bill for Kyiv, Israel and other allies, despite a firestorm of protest from hardline Republicans that could lead to an attempt to oust him. The aid legislation is the latest in a series of must-pass bipartisan measures that Johnson has helped shepherd through Congress, including two massive spending bills and a controversial reauthorization of federal surveillance programs. His performance, six months after the 52-year-old Louisiana Republican acquired the speaker’s gavel, has won him accolades from centrist Republicans

Second US House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson to leave top job

ReutersApril 16, 20240

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. Republican lawmakers are now pushing to oust House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, who said on Tuesday he would not resign. THE TAKE Johnson, who took over as the narrowly divided chamber’s speaker last year after fellow Republicans ousted his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, faces pressure from far-right conservatives, particularly those aligned with former President Donald Trump, over pending aid for Ukraine and a recently passed surveillance bill. Congressman Thomas Massie, in a post on X on Tuesday, said he would join fellow Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bid to oust Johnson by co-sponsoring her motion

‘Jesus Probably Would Have Killed You Himself’: Pro-Palestinian Speaker Goes On Unhinged Rant At City Council Meeting

The Daily CallerApril 13, 20240

A pro-Palestinian speaker demanded the Bakersfield City Council pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in an unhinged rant that included death threats to officials during a Wednesday meeting. Police arrested Riddhi Patel after the rant in which she threatened members of the Bakersfield City Council, charging her with threatening state officials and making terroristic threats in the latest in a series of disruptions of city council meetings, KGET.com reported. During her remarks, Patel expressed a desire to see a guillotine used on the city council members in a video that surfaced Friday on the Libs of TikTok’s

House Conservatives Tank FISA Vote In Blow To Speaker Mike Johnson

The Daily CallerApril 11, 20240

The House of Representatives on Wednesday blocked a bill to reauthorize a controversial provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), dealing a blow to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership. Section 702 of FISA enables the U.S. government to operate large-scale electronic surveillance programs, which have been heavily criticized by congressional Republicans and some left-wing Democrats for enabling the warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens, and requires periodic reauthorization from Congress every five years, with April 19 being the year’s extended deadline to do so. On Wednesday, several Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against a procedural rule vote to advance

Speaker Johnson State Of The Union Invitees Include Riley Gaines, Chloe Cole

The Daily CallerMarch 8, 20240

Speaker Johnson State Of The Union Invitees Include Riley Gaines, Chloe Cole Harold Hutchison on March 7, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson’s invitees to Thursday’s State of the Union address by President Joe Biden include two women who have clashed with transgender activists to promote women’s sports and oppose child sex changes. Johnson announced his list of invitees in a Thursday release, many of whom reflect GOP criticisms of Biden’s policies on the border, the Middle East, crime, China, the fentanyl crisis and energy policy. Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer who competed against Lia Thomas as a member of

US House speaker resists Ukraine, Israel bill

ReutersFebruary 14, 20240

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson indicated again on Wednesday he has no immediate plans to allow the chamber to vote on a $95 billion package of international security assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. “We’re not going to be forced into action by the Senate,” Johnson said at House leaders’ weekly news conference. He reiterated his insistence that any package of international military and humanitarian assistance must also include measures to address security at the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate passed the security bill without border provisions on Tuesday after

EXCLUSIVE: Speaker Mike Johnson Drops Video Calling On Republicans To Unite Around Trump After Massive Win In Nevada

The Daily CallerFebruary 10, 20240

EXCLUSIVE: Speaker Mike Johnson Drops Video Calling On Republicans To Unite Around Trump After Massive Win In Nevada Mary Lou Masters on February 9, 2024 Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is releasing a new video on Friday, first obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation, calling on the GOP to unite around former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign following his massive win in Nevada. Trump secured 99% of the share in the Nevada caucus on Thursday, where he essentially ran unopposed, after winning majorities in the New Hampshire primary and Iowa caucus in January. The speaker’s video compiles media reports

House Speaker Johnson says border deal ‘dead on arrival’ in current form -CNN

ReutersJanuary 26, 20240

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the border deal being negotiated in the Senate is “dead on arrival” in its current form, CNN reported on Friday, citing a letter to Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers said on Thursday that bipartisan U.S. Senate talks on a border security deal that some have set as a condition for additional Ukraine aid have hit a critical point. No draft has been released, and Johnson appears to be referring to information leaked about the border proposals being worked on as part of a supplemental funding measure combining border

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet US House Speaker Mike Johnson – Axios

ReutersJanuary 10, 20240

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing a source. The office of Johnson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. OpenAI declined to comment. Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which is the maker of ChatGPT, was founded as an open-source nonprofit, before co-founder Altman pivoted to a capped-profit structure in 2019. In late November, Altman said Microsoft would take a non-voting, observer position on the company’s board. OpenAI had ousted Altman on Nov. 17 without any detailed cause, setting off

‘We’re Completely Overrun’: House Speaker Mike Johnson Describes Conditions At ‘Epicenter’ Of Border Crisis

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20240

‘We’re Completely Overrun’: House Speaker Mike Johnson Describes Conditions At ‘Epicenter’ Of Border Crisis Harold Hutchison on January 3, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S.-Mexico border was being “completely overrun,” and blamed President Joe Biden for the situation. Johnson and dozens of other Representatives visited Eagle Pass, Texas, Wednesday to get a look at the situation on the border. Almost 380,000 illegal immigrants have been encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border during fiscal year 2024, which started Oct. 1, according to data released by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), following 2,045,838 encounters in fiscal year 2023,

‘Not Enough’: House Speaker Throws Cold Water On Special Ukraine Watchdog In Defense Bill

The Daily CallerDecember 17, 20230

‘Not Enough’: House Speaker Throws Cold Water On Special Ukraine Watchdog In Defense Bill Micaela Burrow on December 16, 2023 Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t convinced that a provision to set up a special watchdog to monitor U.S. security aid to Ukraine included in Congress’ 2024 defense bill will do much to improve oversight, a spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Republicans and foreign policy experts who favor sending more military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine argue an independent inspector general for Operation Atlantic Resolve — which encompasses both weapons aid and U.S. military operations in Europe related

US House Speaker Johnson unveils a two-step stopgap bill – media

ReutersNovember 11, 20230

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday announced a two-step temporary funding measure aimed at averting a partial government shutdown a week from now, U.S. media reported. The measure employs an unorthodox structure that would provide funding for some segments of the federal government until Jan. 19 and for other agencies until Feb. 2, according to media reports. It was unlikely to win support from Democrats or the White House. The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate have until Friday to enact temporary funding legislation, commonly known as a continuing resolution, to keep federal agencies open after

New Jersey Congressman Says Johnson Right Guy for Speaker of the House Job

Phil StiltonOctober 27, 20230

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson commenced his role by leading the House in reaffirming support for Israel against attacks. Rep. Chris Smith congratulated Johnson, highlighting his experience and commitment to key Republican principles including fiscal responsibility and border security. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, has served as Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Republican Conference. He brings nearly two decades of experience as an attorney, during which he contributed to landmark legislation at state and local levels. The son of a disabled firefighter, Johnson’s background in service and sacrifice has been cited as shaping

Here’s What’s On The Agenda For House Republicans After Electing A Speaker

The Daily CallerOctober 27, 20230

Here’s What’s On The Agenda For House Republicans After Electing A Speaker Arjun Singh on October 26, 2023 The House of Representatives has a busy legislative agenda between the present and the end of 2023, with several must-pass bills that need to be considered in just four remaining weeks of legislative business in the year. The House must either pass 12 appropriations bills or a continuing resolution before Nov. 17 to avoid a government shutdown, as well as bills to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, national defense programs and agriculture policy, commonly known as a “farm bill.” “We are not

‘He’s Jim Jordan With A Jacket And A Smile’: MSNBC Reporter Goes Off The Rails About New Speaker

The Daily CallerOctober 26, 20230

‘He’s Jim Jordan With A Jacket And A Smile’: MSNBC Reporter Goes Off The Rails About New Speaker Harold Hutchison on October 25, 2023 An MSNBC reporter went off the rails Wednesday when discussing the election of Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker of the House. Johnson was elected as speaker by a 220-209 vote in the House of Representatives the day after Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota ended his bid for the speakership on Tuesday, replacing Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, who was removed as speaker by a 216-210 vote on Oct. 3. “He’s Jim

‘Not The Guy This Country Needs’: Conservatives Fume Over House GOP’s Speaker Nominee

The Daily CallerOctober 25, 20230

‘Not The Guy This Country Needs’: Conservatives Fume Over House GOP’s Speaker Nominee Mary Lou Masters on October 24, 2023 Conservatives slammed House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on social media Tuesday following his nomination for speaker. Emmer was criticized for not supporting former President Donald Trump, backing an effort to abolish the Electoral College and numerous other controversial House votes. “Tom Emmer is not the guy this country needs or wants,” Ryan Fournier, founder of Students For Trump, wrote in a tweet. Conservatives took to social media following the House GOP’s nomination of Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota for

‘RINO Tom Emmer’: Trump Rips House GOP’s Speaker Nominee

The Daily CallerOctober 25, 20230

‘RINO Tom Emmer’: Trump Rips House GOP’s Speaker Nominee Mary Lou Masters on October 24, 2023 Former President Donald Trump slammed House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on Tuesday following his nomination for speaker. Emmer secured a majority of the votes during the fifth round of the House GOP conference’s secret ballot. Trump took to Truth Social after the nomination, calling Emmer a Republican-In-Name-Only (RINO) and criticizing the majority whip for not supporting him. “I have many wonderful friends wanting to be Speaker of the House, and some are truly great Warriors. RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well,

Trump Says ‘Jesus Christ’ Is The Only One Who Can Get 217 Votes For Speaker

The Daily CallerOctober 24, 20230

Trump Says ‘Jesus Christ’ Is The Only One Who Can Get 217 Votes For Speaker Arjun Singh on October 23, 2023 Former President Donald Trump said Monday that “Jesus Christ” is the only individual who could be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. The House has been without a speaker since Oct. 3 after Kevin McCarthy was removed from the office in a bipartisan vote of eight Republicans and all Democrats. Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has expressed interest in taking on the position, but on Monday suggested that Christ would be the only person

MIKE MCKENNA: Why You Shouldn’t Really Care About Who The Next Speaker Is

The Daily CallerOctober 24, 20230

MIKE MCKENNA: Why You Shouldn’t Really Care About Who The Next Speaker Is Michael McKenna on October 23, 2023 Despite what the legacy media says or writes, you really shouldn’t care who the speaker of the House of Representatives is unless you are part of his or her crew. Speakers of the House do not create a lasting imprint on American history. They do not alter the trajectory of the American experiment. If you doubt that, try a thought experiment. Who was the speaker the day you were born? Now, who was the president the day you were born? For

Four Charged Smuggling Cocaine Through Speaker Deliveries

Leo CanegaOctober 21, 20230

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly reported that four individuals from Uniondale were arraigned on Friday on drug charges. Following the execution of search warrants at two locations, over two kilograms of cocaine were discovered hidden within audio speakers shipped to the residences. Darius Forrest, 34, Wendell Forrest, 42, Tiffany Goins-Ford, 36, and Gregory Quarles-Williams, 41, face various drug possession charges, with potential sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years if convicted. The investigations led to the discovery of the cocaine, along with additional drugs, weapons, ammunition, and related paraphernalia across the two Uniondale addresses. The

New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is the Only Logical Answer for Speaker of the House

Phil StiltonOctober 20, 20230

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Smith has a reputation in Washington, D.C. for being a bi-partisan deal-maker and a master of diplomacy and compromise. He’s not too Trumpy and he’s not too anti-Trump. He’s right in the middle and with Republicans unable to call on one of the newsmaking sound-byte Twitter big hitters, it’s only logical that Chris Smith should be the next speaker of the house. Smith has been in Congress since before most of Congress was born. He’s been in D.C. so long that he blends in with the furniture inside the House chamber. He’s that

US House speaker vote to be held Tuesday at noon – Democratic Rep. Clark

ReutersOctober 15, 20230

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will vote to choose a new speaker on Tuesday at approximately 12:00 p.m. (1600 GMT), No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark said on Sunday. Representative Jim Jordan won the Republican nomination to lead the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, but the hardline conservative appeared to be well short of the support he would need to seize the speaker’s gavel. (Reporting by Katharine Jackson)