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Mike Johnson
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
James Michael Johnson is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.
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7 stories- Oct 14Trump Reconsiders Nidal Hasan LivestreamBalancedHouse Speaker Mike Johnson warned that a broadcast could aid terrorist recruiting, while Archbishop Timothy Broglio urged Catholic service members on the firing squad to seek exemptions.Balanced15articles
- Sep 29Trump Nears AI CzarBalancedTrump said the accord was “morally binding,” while Speaker Mike Johnson called it a statement of industry principles.Balanced40articles
- Sep 16House Delays Hegseth ImpeachmentBalancedHouse Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday votes and sent members home early for a seven-week recess.Balanced26articles
- Sep 14Trump Pushes $5,000 ChecksBalancedTrump said he did not know if Congress must approve it; Speaker Mike Johnson said it must.Balanced11articles
- Sep 13Dario Amodei Urges AI SlowdownBalancedAmodei and allies say pacing buys safety time; Trump and Mike Johnson say slowing risks U.S. leadership.Balanced30articles
- Sep 13Trump Rejects AI SlowdownBalancedMike Johnson rejected a moratorium; Ted Cruz is pursuing a catastrophic-risk bill.Balanced19articles
- Sep 13Donald Trump Checks Need CongressBalancedWhat changed today: House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 “Trump Dividend” checks would likely need congressional approval.Balanced19articles
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