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Speaker Johnson Tries to Rein in MTG Following Lawmaker's Criticism of GOP on Healthcare Costs - The Virginia Star

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by Steven Richards House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has spoken with Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene following the fellow Republican lawmaker’s criticism of their party over healthcare costs and Obamacare subsidies that could expire at the end of the year as Congress is paralyzed by a government shutdown. Johnson also said he offered to give Greene a seat at the table on healthcare negotiations, likely to rein in her sharp criticism. The …See the Story

Johnson Monitoring Anti-ICE Protests for Possible Investigation

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Speaker Johnson Tries to Rein in MTG Following Lawmaker's Criticism of GOP on Healthcare Costs - The Virginia Star

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GOP staffer says Johnson worried about Republicans 'tearing each other from limb to limb'

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An unnamed senior GOP aide warned on Thursday that if the House of Representatives returns to session before resolving the shutdown, “We’d have people tearing each other from limb to limb."That's according to a recent report published in Politico that highlighted internal fears as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) presses ahead with a recess strategy to force Senate action.Johnson is refusing to bring the House back until Senate Democrats move on a s…Politics · Washington Read Article

'Really?' Jen Psaki exposes Johnson's standard 4-word excuse for Trump in scathing segment

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When President Donald Trump makes a controversial statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has a habit of defaulting to a four-word explanation, according to MSNBC host Jen Psaki.On Wednesday, Psaki used the opening segment of her show "The Briefing" to point out to her viewers that Johnson once again went to his go-to phrase when reporters asked him about Trump's call to jail Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) and Illinois Governor JB Pritz…Donald Trump · Washington Read Article

Town of Washington joins Louisiana Main Street Lagniappe Community Program

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WASHINGTON, La. (NEWS 15) — The Town of Washington is eager to embark on a new journey with the Louisiana Main Street Lagniappe Community Program. The program offers historic small towns across the state a chance to rejuvenate their communities.…Washington · Washington Read Article

Sens. Kelly, Gallego Have Heated Debate with House Speaker on Shutdown, Adelita Grijalva

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The viral moment put on vivid display how far apart both sides remain in a shutdown that has already lasted eight days.Mark Kelly · Washington See the Story

House Speaker, Other Leaders Hold Press Conference on Shutdown

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Chair of the House Republican Conference Lisa McClain, and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee hold a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 7, on the 8th day of the government shutdown. ...Steve Scalise · Washington Read Article

Speaker Johnson Exposes Democrats’ Shutdown Demands, Drops ‘Stubborn Facts’

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Monday released a chart outlining what he described as key differences between the House-passed Republican spending plan and Democratic demands to reopen the federal government. The comparison shows a significant divide between the two parties over federal funding priorities, including spending on health care for illegal aliens and new partisan programs. “Facts are stubborn things: Here are the differences be…Washington · Washington Read Article

Town of Washington sales tax renewal on Oct. 11 ballot: 'It's for the streets'

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WASHINGTON, La. (KLFY) -- Voters in the Town of Washington will decide Oct. 11 whether to renew a 0.2% sales tax that has been in place for 30 years, with the funds dedicated to street repairs. The sales tax generates approximately $40,000 annually, which is used exclusively for maintaining and repairing roads in the town, according to Washington Mayor Dwight Landreneau. "We're asking people to renew. This tax had been levied for probably 30 yea…Taxes · Washington Read Article

Republican Leaders Clash on Emergency Troop Pay Vote

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“Speaker Mike Johnson said the House could come back to pass emergency legislation to pay troops during the government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune wasn’t willing to go there,” Politico reports. “The unusual tactical disagreement between the two top congressional leaders played out in front of cameras Tuesday on Capitol Hill as the shutdown heads into its second week.”Mike Johnson · Washington See the Story

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Johnson Monitoring Anti-ICE Protests for Possible Investigation

Speaker Johnson Tries to Rein in MTG Following Lawmaker's Criticism of GOP on Healthcare Costs - The Virginia Star

Johnson Monitoring Anti-ICE Protests for Possible Investigation

Speaker Johnson Tries to Rein in MTG Following Lawmaker's Criticism of GOP on Healthcare Costs - The Virginia Star

GOP staffer says Johnson worried about Republicans 'tearing each other from limb to limb'

'Really?' Jen Psaki exposes Johnson's standard 4-word excuse for Trump in scathing segment

Town of Washington joins Louisiana Main Street Lagniappe Community Program

Sens. Kelly, Gallego Have Heated Debate with House Speaker on Shutdown, Adelita Grijalva

House Speaker, Other Leaders Hold Press Conference on Shutdown

Speaker Johnson Exposes Democrats’ Shutdown Demands, Drops ‘Stubborn Facts’

Town of Washington sales tax renewal on Oct. 11 ballot: 'It's for the streets'

Republican Leaders Clash on Emergency Troop Pay Vote

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Johnson Monitoring Anti-ICE Protests for Possible Investigation

Speaker Johnson Tries to Rein in MTG Following Lawmaker's Criticism of GOP on Healthcare Costs - The Virginia Star

GOP staffer says Johnson worried about Republicans 'tearing each other from limb to limb'

'Really?' Jen Psaki exposes Johnson's standard 4-word excuse for Trump in scathing segment

Town of Washington joins Louisiana Main Street Lagniappe Community Program

Sens. Kelly, Gallego Have Heated Debate with House Speaker on Shutdown, Adelita Grijalva

House Speaker, Other Leaders Hold Press Conference on Shutdown

Speaker Johnson Exposes Democrats’ Shutdown Demands, Drops ‘Stubborn Facts’

Town of Washington sales tax renewal on Oct. 11 ballot: 'It's for the streets'

Republican Leaders Clash on Emergency Troop Pay Vote