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During a private call with House Republicans, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed frustration with Speaker Johnson's handling of the government shutdown, criticizing the decision to keep the House out of session and demanding clearer policy plans, while tensions within the GOP continue to rise amid ongoing shutdown consequences.
House Republican hard-liners, defying Trump and Speaker Johnson, blocked a key procedural vote on a crypto package, highlighting intra-party disagreements and concerns over a CBDC ban, amidst Trump's strong support for crypto industry initiatives.
Speaker Johnson, Jim Jordan, and other Republicans are pushing back against the conviction of former President Trump, arguing that there is no clear line that he crossed.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges as Congress returns, including pressure to pass a long-stalled military aid package for Ukraine, a threat to his speakership from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and divisive issues within the Republican party. The upcoming deadlines to renew a controversial surveillance program and reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as funding for a new bridge in Baltimore following a collapse, add to the complexity. Additionally, the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and aid to Israel are among the other pressing matters.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy advises the current House Speaker not to fear a motion to vacate, attributing recent Republican departures to caucus chaos and emphasizing the need to prioritize the country's interests. McCarthy also discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to oust the Speaker, criticizes the handling of national security issues, and addresses allegations against Matt Gaetz. He expresses confidence in the Republican majority's ability to govern effectively and hints at a potential return to government in a Trump administration.
House Democrats are considering saving Speaker Mike Johnson's position if he outlines a clear plan for approving aid to Ukraine, with the possibility of voting to remove him if he moves forward with a separate bipartisan plan that includes new border security restrictions and turning the aid into a loan. The first procedural vote to oust Johnson is expected to take place soon, with some House Republicans warning that the chaos could cost them the majority in November. Despite the threat, some hardliners are still weighing whether they will vote to remove Johnson.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized Congressman Matt Gaetz for spearheading an effort to oust former Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his leadership post, stating that it "unleashed the demons" and led to a "disaster" in the House. He also expressed sympathy for current House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has faced challenges since McCarthy's ouster. Additionally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate Speaker Johnson, similar to the move that removed McCarthy, but it currently lacks privilege and won't be considered after Easter recess. Gingrich argued that these developments highlight the need for a larger Republican majority in the House and the return of former President Trump to the White House.
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, signaling a growing revolt from the right within the House Republican Conference due to anger over the government funding bill. The motion, if recognized, must be considered within two legislative days, but Greene stated she wouldn't call it up on Friday. This move represents a significant challenge to Johnson's leadership and reflects escalating inter-party divisions, as he has had to rely on Democratic votes for key legislation, leading to bipartisan compromise that conservative hardliners reject. Greene's colleagues are reportedly trying to dissuade her from bringing the motion, warning of potential chaos and the unintended consequence of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries becoming speaker.
The House faces pressure to provide more military aid to Ukraine before the holiday recess, but Speaker Mike Johnson has not indicated a clear strategy for passing it. With a Friday deadline to fund the government, Johnson has prioritized government funding and national security issues before considering aid for Ukraine. Democrats are urging swift action, while Johnson faces challenges from his own GOP conference and former President Trump's opposition to Ukraine aid. The Speaker's plan for moving Ukraine aid remains unclear, leaving lawmakers and officials in the dark as the clock ticks for Ukraine's dwindling arsenal.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to refrain from challenging sitting GOP lawmakers in contentious primaries in order to minimize party divisions. Johnson emphasized the unproductivity and divisiveness of member-on-member action in primaries, as the GOP faces legislative challenges and aims to secure re-election. He is determined to maintain leadership within the House GOP, focusing on laying important groundwork for future work.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to refrain from challenging sitting GOP lawmakers in contentious primaries in order to unify the party and avoid further divisions. Johnson emphasized the unproductivity and divisiveness of member-on-member action in primaries, as the GOP faces legislative challenges and seeks to make a case for re-electing a GOP House majority. He aims to stay at the helm of the House GOP next year, focusing on laying important groundwork for future work.
President Biden's national security adviser urges Speaker Johnson to bring a bipartisan Senate foreign aid bill to a vote in the House, emphasizing its potential to impact Ukraine's war against Russia. Johnson has expressed support for Ukraine but has concerns about the bill's immigration changes. The U.S. continues to provide support to Ukraine, with ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
Senator Murphy accuses Speaker Johnson of wanting to kill a bill in the Senate, while Joe pushes back against Speaker Johnson's claim about the border bill. Additionally, the article discusses the challenges facing Biden's administration and the GOP's stance on what's good for America.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has warned Speaker Nancy Pelosi to be prepared for a border-Ukraine deal to come from the Senate, as the House prepares to vote on a massive government funding package. McConnell's message comes as the Senate is expected to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown, with the potential for a border-Ukraine deal to be included in the legislation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging President Biden to use his executive authority to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S. southern border. Johnson highlights the devastating consequences of the open border, including fentanyl-related deaths, human trafficking, and the entry of dangerous criminals. He calls on Biden to implement measures such as turning back or detaining illegal aliens encountered between ports of entry, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, and resuming border wall construction. Republicans have used the border security issue to negotiate changes to Biden's $110 billion supplemental aid package for Ukraine and other causes.