Nov 13 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on another government funding showdown, shrinking GOP field By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including another government funding showdown on Capitol Hill, the shrinking GOP presidential field and President Biden's critical… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 2:05 News Wrap: White House calls Speaker Johnson’s funding plan ‘unserious’ In our news wrap Sunday, House Speaker Johnson is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans after announcing his plan to avert a government shutdown, the Pentagon says five Army Special Operations forces died in a helicopter crash over the Mediterranean, Russia… Continue watching
Nov 12 House Republicans propose two-step funding package to avoid partial government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2. Continue reading
Nov 10 New Speaker Mike Johnson grasps for a funding plan with a government shutdown looming By Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press New House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as he tries to win House Republican support for a short-term funding plan to avert a government shutdown. The task looks increasingly difficult. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 5:42 Tensions flare in Congress over Israel aid and Tuberville’s block on military promotions By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura New House Speaker Mike Johnson passed $14 billion in aid to Israel on Thursday, but the bill faces problems ahead. And Senate Republicans took on one of their own over top military promotions. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol… Continue watching
Nov 02 House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP plan By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza. The partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson is posing a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: House rejects effort to expel Rep. George Santos By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Fellow New York Republicans are anxious to distance themselves from a colleague infamous for fabricating his life story and accused of stealing from donors, lying to Congress and receiving unemployment benefits he did not deserve. To succeed, their resolution needs… Continue reading
Oct 27 Evangelical conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat By Peter Smith, Associated Press Religious conservatives cheered Johnson's election as speaker this week; he brought his Bible to the rostrum before taking the oath of office and said God is the one that raises up political leaders. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 5:20 House of Representatives gets back to work with new Speaker Mike Johnson By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura It was back to business on Capitol Hill as new House Speaker Mike Johnson spent his first full day meeting with the Australian prime minister and President Biden. Now, a major test of Johnson’s leadership awaits. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Oct 26 The new U.S. House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about 2024 By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Republican congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn President Donald Trump's loss. Continue reading