Mike Johnson

2024 - 4 - 19

House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Opposition in Push for Foreign Aid Package

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The saga of House Speaker Mike Johnson's battle to pass foreign aid bills amidst opposition and surprising alliances.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing intense opposition as he tries to push through a crucial $95 billion foreign aid package. Despite being an ultra-conservative figure, Johnson finds himself relying on Democrats to secure the much-needed Ukraine aid. The narrow majority that Johnson holds has made the task even more challenging, with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich highlighting the complexities of governing in such circumstances.

The tension escalates as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie announces support for the push to oust Johnson over the Ukraine aid issue. Surprising many, Johnson delivers a pro-Ukraine speech that defies expectations, challenging assumptions that he was aligned with Putin and Trump's interests. Amidst the drama, Johnson faces backlash from China after labeling Xi, Putin, and Iran as an 'axis of evil.'

As Johnson navigates the turmoil within his own party, he remains determined to lead the House in passing the foreign aid bills. Despite strong opposition from hard-line Republicans, Johnson pushes forward, testing the loyalty of MAGA Republicans within his caucus. Newt Gingrich offers advice to Johnson on dealing with the dissent within his party.

In a surprising turn of events, more Democrats than Republicans support advancing the foreign aid bills, showing a shift in alliances. A third Republican joins the motion to remove Johnson, signaling growing conservative momentum against him. The fate of Johnson's leadership hangs in the balance as the drama unfolds in the House.

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Ultra Conservative Mike Johnson Counts on Democrats for His ... (BNN)

Billions of dollars of desperately needed Ukraine aid depend on US House Speaker Mike Johnson's resolve this weekend in pushing through a complex foreign ...

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'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day' (POLITICO Magazine)

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks. "He has the narrowest majority in modern times, and it's not a true ...

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US House pushes ahead with $95bn foreign aid package for ... (The Guardian)

Coalition of lawmakers helped legislation clear procedural hurdle to reach final votes, following opposition from rightwing Republicans.

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Mike Johnson broke his promise. But Trump helped. (MSNBC)

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie announced he would back the Marjorie Taylor Greene push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over Ukraine aid. Of course he did.

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Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to ... (The New Republic)

This surprised a lot of people who had wrongly assumed the House speaker was effectively functioning as a stooge for Vladimir Putin—and Donald Trump—and would ...

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China Hits Back at Mike Johnson (Newsweek)

The embattled House speaker had said China's Xi, Russia's Putin and Iran have formed an "axis of evil."

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The Memo: Johnson set for a tough victory (The Hill)

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) looks set to successfully face down the hard-right members of his conference on a series of foreign aid bills — after a mighty ...

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Speaker Johnson pushes ahead with foreign aid vote (NewsNation Now)

Johnson's office confirmed with NewsNation there are no changes to the current plan as the House considers foreign aid bills, including a $26 billion one ...

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Opinion: Mike Johnson is testing to see if the MAGA Republican ... (CNN)

Despite fierce opposition from MAGA Republicans within his caucus, House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a legislative package to aid Ukraine, ...

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Newt Gingrich Offers Mike Johnson Advice Amid Ousting Threat ... (Mediaite)

Newt Gingrich offered some advice to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on how to deal with the "narcissists" in his party amid threats of an ousting.

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Democrats Save Mike Johnson's Foreign Aid Package ... (Forbes)

More Democrats than Republicans voted to clear a procedural hurdle to advance the bills to the floor for a formal vote set for Saturday.

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Third Republican joins motion to remove Mike Johnson (Axios)

The measure has enough GOP votes to remove Johnson without a Democratic rescue.

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Third GOP lawmaker says he will support effort to oust Mike Johnson ... (Steuben Courier)

Conservative momentum to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson is picking up steam.

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Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (CBS News)

Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.

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Another Republican joins effort to oust Johnson, putting the speaker ... (NBC News)

A third House Republican has signed onto an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power, giving his opponents the votes they'd need to remove the ...

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Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation (Axios)

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Johnson would not commit to keeping the current rules.

Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his ... (CityNews)

By Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press. Posted April 19, 2024 3:45 pm. Last Updated April 19, 2024 3:57 pm. WASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down a decision so ...

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Johnson speaks out after Democrats vote with him on foreign aid bill ... (CNN)

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a bipartisan group of lawmakers voted to advance a bill that provides aid to Ukraine and Israel.

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Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his ... (ABC News)

Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for ...

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Johnson careens toward uncharted speaker territory (Politico)

If the speaker can wade through the conservative blowup over Ukraine aid, even his critics predict he might be able to hold on until November.

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Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched MTG and the Far Right (New York Magazine)

I thought it was a profile in courage to do the right thing and be on the right side of history,' explained one House GOP colleague about embattled Speaker ...

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Mike Johnson's Epiphany Would've Been a Lot Cooler Months Ago (Slate Magazine)

In the Senate, meanwhile, Chuck Schumer received the House's articles of impeachment, hid them under his shirt while no one was looking, and declared ...

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How Mike Johnson's Plan for Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ... (The New York Times)

The speaker, facing resistance from fellow Republicans, devised a complicated strategy for steering aid to Ukraine and Israel through the House.

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US Speaker Mike Johnson may pay political price for Ukraine deal (BBC News)

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.

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