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Live updates: Biden signs funding bill; Questions move to Johnson
President Biden has signed legislation passed by Congress on Friday to prevent a government shutdown, as questions shift to Speaker Mike Johnson's future. The government-funding legislation was ...The Hill - 14h -
Johnson touts passage of government funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is "grateful" for the bipartisan passage of the government funding bill that will help avert a shutdown and keep the government funded until March.NBC News - 1d -
GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House
There is no requirement that the Speaker of the House be an elected member of Congress. After Elon Musk all but killed a bill to fund the government, lawmakers now propose to cut out the middleman.Wired - 2d -
Funding saga forecasts future struggles for Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) averted a government shutdown, but the days-long rollercoaster as the leaders cycled through multiple plans leaves serious questions about how the Speaker will manage ...The Hill - 20h -
Dusty Johnson: Would be 'exceptionally stupid' to not fund government
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) urged his House colleagues to reach an end-of-the-year spending agreement ahead of midnight Friday after Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) plan B deal failed the night ...The Hill - 1d -
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Spending Deal Debacle Threatens Mike Johnson’s Hold on House Speaker Job
A Republican backlash to the speaker’s plan to temporarily fund the government has sparked new talk of ousting him, and highlighted the challenges he will face if he manages to keep his job.The New York Times - 2d -
House Speaker Mike Johnson on the bill to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters about the planned vote on a new short-term government funding measure after a previous plan collapsed on Wednesday night. CBS News' Major Garrett ...CBS News - 2d -
Marjorie Taylor Greene open to Musk for Speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she would be open to supporting Elon Musk for House Speaker, an idea proposed by other Republicans as Congress faces a government shutdown Friday ...The Hill - 2d -
Rand Paul floats Elon Musk for speaker
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested that Elon Musk serve as House Speaker in a Thursday post on X following contentious debates over the continuing resolution (CR). “The Speaker of the House need not ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump: Johnson will ‘easily remain Speaker’ if he takes ‘tough’ action on spending
President-elect Trump on Thursday said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can remain in the leadership role if he is tough on spending, while Johnson is pivoting to plan B to fund the government ahead of ...The Hill - 2d -
CR blows up on Johnson
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Johnson weighs plan B amid funding backlash Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is ...The Hill - 3d -
Jeffries suggests Democrats will oppose a 'clean' funding bill after Johnson's plan falters
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) suggested Wednesday that Democrats will oppose any federal spending bill that strays from the bipartisan deal announced a day before, accusing GOP ...The Hill - 3d -
Massie says he won't back Johnson for Speaker
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he won’t support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a second term on Wednesday, citing concerns about the continuing resolution (CR) and previous tension. When asked ...The Hill - 3d -
Speaker Johnson speaks to Musk after he suggests torpedoing spending bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he talked to billionaire Elon Musk about the 1,500-page government funding deal after Musk voiced his opposition to the bill, and that the incoming Department of ...The Hill - 3d -
House GOP fumes at Johnson
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Johnson faces backlash over shutdown negotiations House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Speaker Johnson's CR text faces criticism from GOP members
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) on Tuesday criticized Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for not producing text for the continuing resolution (CR) and proposing measures that would add to the national debt. ...The Hill - 4d -
House Republicans fume at Speaker Johnson over handling of CR: ‘A total dumpster fire’
House Republicans are fuming at Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) handling of an end-of-year measure to extend government funding until March, saying it is more like a sprawling omnibus — which they ...The Hill - 4d -
8-year investigation ends in Baylor Title IX saga
Baylor University continued to have problems with delays in its response to sexual harassment complaints and improperly handled some cases against athletes since the peak of its scandal in 2016, ...ESPN - 4d -
Congress expected to vote on SBA funding as hurricane victims struggle to recover
Congress is expected this week to vote on billions of dollars of aid for communities damaged by hurricanes and floods earlier this year. The Small Business Administration warned in October that the ...CBS News - 4d -
Funding meltdown foreshadows Johnson’s tough year ahead
The speaker is simultaneously trying to calm a farm district GOP rebellion and conservatives’ anger ahead of Friday’s government funding deadline.Politico - 5d -
Jeh Johnson on drone sightings: 'Federal government is still struggling to figure this out'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the federal government is still struggling to figure out the drone sightings but that he was confident law enforcement would ultimately resolve ...The Hill - 5d -
Speaker Johnson faces 'complicated' decision on crucial Rules Committee chair
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is barreling into a tricky — yet critical — decision over whom to appoint as the next chair of the House Rules Committee, a post that will set the tone for legislating ...The Hill - 6d -
Batman Arkham Saga 1,648-Page Comics Omnibus Is Nearly 50% Off At Amazon
Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus (Hardcover) $82 (was ...GameSpot - 6d -
Square Enix's New Romancing SaGa 2 Remake Is Discounted To Its Best Price Yet For Switch And PS5
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for PS5 $40 (was ...GameSpot - 6d -
Conservatives fall in line behind Mike Johnson ahead of speaker race
Johnson has been working diligently behind the scenes to solidify support.Politico - 6d -
Spotify follows Stormzy with youth club fund - but will it help the future of music?
The streaming giant has teamed up with Youth Music to support the next generation of artists.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
The landing spot that makes most sense in Jimmy Butler trade saga
The Heat are reportedly willing to listen to offers for their star forward, who could become a free agent this summer. Will the 35-year-old's wish list be fulfilled?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Jeffries: No Dems will support Johnson for Speaker on House floor
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is expected to keep his gavel in the next Congress after receiving glowing reviews from President-elect Trump. But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
The Penny and Mangione sagas highlight the left's moral bankruptcy
Progressive Democrats have reacted with joy to the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, while condemning the acquittal of Daniel Penny, who defended New York City subway riders from a ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Speaker Mike Johnson versus the Constitution
Allowing the appointment of officers who cannot be counted on to disobey unconstitutional orders destroys the Framers’ scheme for preserving democracy.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
NHL Players Reportedly Bothered By Jacob Trouba Trade Saga With Rangers
There is reportedly a push to streamline the the player protection process after the Rangers forced Jacob Trouba to accept a trade.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Johnson woos his sharpest critics in preparation for Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is wooing his sharpest critics in the House GOP ahead of his official election for Speaker on the House floor, working to eliminate opposition and secure the strongest ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Speaker Johnson on UK assisted dying bill: ‘Shameful day for the English-speaking world’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an unusual criticism of domestic policy overseas in a "point of personal privilege" during a press conference, saying U.K. lawmakers voting to legalize assisted ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Balfour Beatty Forecasts Earnings Beat
Balfour Beatty said it was on track to deliver earnings growth ahead of market forecasts this year, and that it planned further share buybacks in 2025.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
The solar saga behind US bribery allegations against Gautam Adani
Charges against Indian tycoon follow a troubled government effort to boost renewable powerFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ravens' Harbaugh coy on future of WR Johnson
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remains vague on the future of Diontate Johnson, as the wide receiver who was acquired before the trade deadline failed to play a snap in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
