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Trump endorses Johnson hours ahead of GOP speaker vote

Politics - Politico - November 13

House Republicans strike deal to make it harder to oust Speaker

Hard-line conservatives have struck a tentative deal with House Republicans concerned about chaos in the chamber, agreeing to raise the threshold to force a vote to oust the Speaker in exchange for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

House GOP reaches deal to make it harder to oust speaker

The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.

House Republicans strike deal on motion to vacate, making it harder to oust speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday evening that House Republicans from across the conference struck a deal to raise the threshold for the motion to vacate.

Speaker Johnson urges Ethics panel not to release Gaetz report

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging the House Ethics Committee to not release its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), as pressure mounts on the panel to publish its findings about ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

House report on Matt Gaetz allegations should not be released, Speaker Johnson says

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday that he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee not release a report detailing its investigation into former Rep.

Speaker Johnson says it's not "appropriate" to release House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee withhold a potentially damaging report on its investigation into whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged ...

Speaker Mike Johnson leaves the door open to recess appointments

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday left the door open to adjourning Congress so President-elect Donald Trump can appoint his Cabinet nominees outside of the usual Senate confirmation process if ...

Speaker Johnson open to supporting recess appointment for Trump nominees

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) left open the possibility of enabling President-elect Trump to appoint his Cabinet by recess appointment, bypassing the need for approval from the Senate. “We’ll ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Johnson, Greene hold 'productive meeting' as Speaker vote nears

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) gathered privately for a “productive” meeting last week, a source familiar with the situation and the congresswoman told The ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Speaker Johnson becomes 'MAGA' Mike, cementing place in Trump's circle

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is cementing his place in President-elect Trump’s inner orbit, becoming not only a visible — if slightly out-of-place-looking — part of his entourage, but a key ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

xMEMS introduces Sycamore 1mm-thick micro speaker for smart watches and more

xMEMS Labs unveiled its Sycamore micro-speaker components for smart watches, XR glasses and goggles as well as open-fit earbuds.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Speaker Johnson announces policy barring trans women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Wednesday that transgender women are not permitted to use bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

House speaker Johnson wades into controversy over trans rights

After Sarah McBride of Delaware became the first openly trans woman elected to Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson said restrooms in Congress are "reserved for individuals of that biological sex." ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Rep. Luna calls Speaker Johnson 'anti-family' over proxy voting

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called Speaker Johnson (R-La.) “anti-family” over her efforts to allow congresswomen to vote by proxy after giving birth. In a thread on the social platform X, Luna ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

House Speaker bars transgender women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has issued a new policy reserving restrooms, changing rooms and lockers rooms at the Capitol to the biological sex. "Women deserve women-only spaces," he said in a ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

12 Best Computer Speakers (2024): Affordable, Soundbar, Surround Sound, Gaming

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Marti Pellow: 'I can't get out of a building without singing that song'

The Wet Wet Wet star says love is still all around for his biggest hit.

Cubans endure days without power as energy crisis hits hard

People cook with firewood after days of blackouts and supply issues.

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

A memo circulating in Donald Trump’s orbit says that if elected he should use private firms to check appointees’ backgrounds and give them immediate access to classified secrets after taking office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.

Paul Pelosi attacker gets life in prison without parole

David DePape is also serving a 30-year prison sentence after he was convicted on federal charges in May.

Taiwan's Race for Secure Internet Detours Around Musk's Starlink

SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Michael Bloomberg endorses Harris: 'I voted for her without hesitation'

Michael Bloomberg said he voted for Vice President Harris "without hesitation" in an op-ed published by Bloomberg on Thursday. "I do not agree with Vice President Kamala Harris on every issue, but ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump sues CBS News; network says suit "completely without merit"

Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.