Republican Mike Johnson has been re-elected as Speaker of the House with a narrow victory, securing 218 votes against Democrat Hakeem Jeffries’ 215. The voting process saw initial resistance from some Republicans, including Thomas Massie, who voted against Johnson. The…
The newly assembled US Congress has convened, focusing on the election of the House Speaker. Republican Mike Johnson faces challenges to his position despite support from future President Donald Trump. The Republicans hold a narrow majority, requiring full support from…
As the new U.S. Congress convenes, Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection hangs in the balance amid internal Republican dissent. Johnson, a key ally of President Donald Trump, faces pressure to secure votes, with Democrats unlikely to assist. Critics within his party,…
As the U.S. government nears a shutdown due to funding issues, a revised Republican spending plan backed by Donald Trump has failed to pass the House. Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal was rejected after significant opposition from House Democrats and several…
The Republican proposal to raise the debt ceiling and temporarily fund the federal government has been mathematically rejected by the House of Representatives. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed the proposal as ‘laughable’ and ‘irresponsible,’ just days ahead of a…
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense dismissed claims by Congressman Jeff Van Drew that mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey were launched from an Iranian mothership off the U.S. East Coast. The Pentagon confirmed there is no Iranian…
Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to the US Congress, faces opposition from Republicans regarding restroom access at the Capitol. Republican Leader Mike Johnson insists on restricting her to bathrooms designated for her ‘biological sex’, highlighting a broader cultural…
