Democrats say they would save Republican speaker amid possible effort to oust him
House Democrats have announced that they will vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson if far-right Republicans choose to trigger a motion to vacate to remove him.
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Far-Right Rebels Against Mike Johnson’s Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON — Several far-right Republicans have come out against a plan by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pair must-pass government funding with a bill targeting the supposed threat of widespread noncitizen voting.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
Immigration Upswing Set To Cut Budget Deficit By $900 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
In its most detailed look yet at the impact of immigration on the U.S. economy and budget, Congress’ budget office estimated the recent increase in documented and undocumented immigrants would both boost the economy and trim the budget deficit.
Anti-Israel 'Squad' member fighting for her political life gets boost from House Dem leaders
A member of the progressive "Squad" who is fighting for her political life just got a boost from House Democratic leadership.
Netanyahu to address Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson says
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress.
Marjorie Taylor Greene will meet with speaker Mike Johnson as House could vote on removal this week: Latest
Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene as the House braces for a potential vote to oust the GOP leader.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans will need to choose ‘MAGA’ or ‘MUGA’ over Mike Johnson
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene says her fellow representatives will need to choose between “MAGA” or “MUGA” as her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson moves ahead.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exercise in vanity has failed — spectacularly
Tuesday should have been the perfect day for Marjorie Taylor Greene to trigger her motion to vacate. It had been more than a week since the House had voted on the foreign aid package that provided assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. That vote allowed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to blast isolationists in the Republican party and gloat at their diminished power. MTG was poised to bite back.