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Conservatives fall in line behind Mike Johnson ahead of speaker race
Johnson has been working diligently behind the scenes to solidify support.Politico - 6h -
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gets hip replacement following injury in Luxembourg
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized after sustaining an injury while traveling with a congressional delegation in Luxembourg.CNBC - 1d -
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after sustaining injuries in Europe
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement surgery in Germany after sustaining an injury during a congressional trip to Luxembourg, a spokesperson said on Saturday.NBC News - 1d -
Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.BBC News - 1d -
Johnson briefed on drone sightings; Pelosi injured in Luxembourg
Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies. It's ...The Hill - 1d -
What lies ahead for Assad and his family?
After 50 years of brutal rule over Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia.BBC News - 2d -
Gabbard struggles to woo senators ahead of confirmation fight
Tulsi Gabbard is struggling through her meetings with senators this week, sources told The Hill, highlighting the difficult path she faces in winning confirmation to be director of national ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 4d -
German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?
After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February voteFinancial Times - 4d -
U-M CB Johnson, No. 2 prospect, to enter draft
Michigan junior CB Will Johnson, the No. 2 prospect in Mel Kiper's latest Big Board rankings, announced on social media Wednesday that he had declared for the NFL draft.ESPN - 4d -
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.CBS News - 4d -
Trump names former CIA official Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his one-time ambassador to El Salvador, Ron Johnson, would serve as ambassador to Mexico in his upcoming administration. Johnson, who shares a name with ...The Hill - 4d -
U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments Ahead of Trump Tariffs
As shipping volumes surge with import duties and a ports strike threatening, Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau says Americans are just starting to wake up the added costs they’ll soon face.Inc. - 5d -
12:30 Report — Hegseth presses ahead
Plus: What we know about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. I learned this morning that season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” will be airing in ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and ...The Hill - 5d -
Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.BBC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Acrimonious Texas House Speaker race divides state's Republicans
An acrimonious race for Speaker of the Texas House is splitting the state GOP — and forcing a confrontation between the body’s warring Republican camps. Competing Republican state Reps. David Cook ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - 5d -
Papers report on 'delight' in Syria but warn of uncertainty ahead
Most of Monday's papers lead on the rebels toppling the Assad regime, as Syrians celebrate its fall.BBC News - 6d -
Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson soars, DeMar DeRozan falters
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you'll want to track this week.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Johnson 'optimistic' about Hegseth: 'We believe in redemption'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday said he was "optimistic" about the path forward for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's controversial pick to lead the Pentagon. "I’m optimistic about it. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Texas House Speaker, Targeted by the Right, Drops Bid for Another Term
In the long-running war inside the Texas G.O.P., Dade Phelan survived a primary against a Trump-backed novice. But his increasingly conservative caucus turned against him.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Kosovo's parliament speaker ejects ethnic Serb lawmakers because of their truancy
Kosovo’s parliament speaker has ejected several lawmakers of the ethnic Serb minority from the chamber because of their several recent absencesABC News - Dec. 5 -
Watch live: Johnson gives remarks ahead of meeting with DOGE heads Musk, Ramaswamy
Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a press conference ahead of GOP lawmakers' high-stakes meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who were tapped by President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ravens suspend WR Johnson for refusing to play
The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he’d like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. “I would like ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday rejected a White House request to pass $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, saying any further assistance for Kyiv would be ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup
Sam Altman, Jerome Powell, Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, the podcaster Alex Cooper, Ken Griffin, Prince Harry, and Serena Williams are among the big names speaking.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Sondheimer: Marques Johnson's daughter begins new era in family legacy
Shiloh Johnson is a freshman at powerhouse Windward High, where she's on varsity and armed with the history of L.A.'s first family of basketball.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: Johnson hosts annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hosting the annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday afternoon — marking the 60th anniversary of the event. "Spruce Wayne" is an 80-foot-tall Sitka spruce ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial 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 -
