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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't see 'any necessity' for war with Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson does not see the U.S. going to war against Iran, despite President Trump threatening military intervention if…

Transcript: Mike Johnson’s Gaslighting on ICE Takes Truly Vile Turn

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 15 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This…

Mike Johnson Goes Off Rails in Vile Gaslighting Display on Trump, ICE

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s response to growing ICE violence is really something to behold. In one long, rambling answer, he blamed…

Rep. Mike Turner urges support for Ukraine as Trump prepares to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Rep. Mike Turner on Sunday condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine and urged the U.S. to maintain support for Kyiv, just hours before…

Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little

When all non-essential government services were suspended at the beginning of October, that also seemed to include the House Speaker Mike…

Mike Johnson Sends Entire House Home Ahead of Epstein Files Deadline

Newhouse was also one of 35 Republicans who voted to establish the January 6 commission to investigate the Capitol insurrection, so it’s…

Transcript: Mike Johnson Unnerved as ACA Revolt Worsens: “Bullshit!”

Sargent: Well, I want to pick up on what you just said there, which is that Mike Johnson is ideologically opposed to the subsidies getting…

Mike Johnson Visibly Rattled as ACA Infighting Boils Over: “Bullshit!”

In a blow to House Speaker Mike Johnson, four House Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote next year on an extension of Affordable…

Four Republicans Defect From Mike Johnson to Force Health Care Vote

DeSantis’s order prohibits CAIR, a national organization with chapters in states across the country, from receiving contracts, employment,…

Four Republicans Force Mike Johnson’s Hand on Obamacare

Four House Republicans have rejected the party line to give Obamacare more juice. In a major act of defiance against House Speaker Mike…

Mike Johnson’s Next Move on Health Care Is Absolutely Brutal

It’s official: House Speaker Mike Johnson is letting the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire—and Republicans are pissed. Speaking to…

Mike Johnson Gives Most Pathetic Response to Trump’s Reiner Post

Not surprisingly, House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t have anything to say about President Trump’s unhinged response to the tragic death of…

Mike Johnson’s Health Care Deal Crumbles as Obamacare Deadline Looms

House GOP moderates are breaking away from their party leader. At least four Republican representatives—Brian Fitzpatrick, Jen Kiggans,…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Plots One Last Surprise for Mike Johnson

With just six legislative days left before she plans to resign, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly working on one last…

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell joins race for Minnesota governor

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor in 2026, challenging incumbent…

Mike Johnson Whines He’s Always Asked About Trump’s Wild Comments

House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t seem to understand why President Donald Trump’s violent racism is his problem. Trump confirmed Tuesday…

Mike Johnson Finally Reveals GOP’s Health Care Plan—and It’s Rough

House Speaker Mike Johnson just unveiled Republicans’ plan to address spiking health care costs—and it’s a disaster. As Affordable Care…

Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan's tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near

When Mayor Mike Duggan announced his plan to run for Michigan governor, he did so from a tower in the iconic but aging Renaissance Center…

Mike Johnson Is Struggling to Keep Control of His Party

“I just think being off for 50 days, there was no continuity. Nobody was here. There was nobody like, ‘Hey, you’re doing great. Keep it…

Mike Johnson Says He’s in Control of GOP as Elise Stefanik Beef Grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson is convinced he has a grip on his caucus, even as reports circulate that his control is slipping. The chief…

Elise Stefanik Accused Mike Johnson of Lying as He Faces GOP Revolt

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik is feuding with House Speaker Mike Johnson after legislation she has been pushing for years…

Is Mike Johnson the Reason Trump Didn’t Reveal His Health Care Plan?

A well-timed phone call from House Speaker Mike Johnson may have been the tipping point for the White House to call off releasing Donald…

Mike Johnson Justifies Trump Threatening to Execute Democrats

The Trump administration first bungled the release of the files in July, when the Justice Department issued a memo that contradicted…