Johnson Becomes Maga

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 - 20 hours ago

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Julie Johnson becomes first openly LGBTQ person to serve Texas in Congress

Julie Johnson was projected to win her election Tuesday for Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, making history as the first openly LGBTQ person to represent Texas in Congress and the first elected ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Hulk Hogan once endorsed Barack Obama. How did he become a big Maga mascot? | Arwa Mahdawi

Almost a decade since his lawsuit brought down the Gawker website, the former wrestler seems to have a taste for hanging around with vengeful billionaires. He might even harbour political ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

McConnell: 'MAGA movement is completely wrong'

Outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) said former President Trump has hurt the Republican Party’s ability to compete and that the “MAGA movement is completely wrong.” “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

MAGA Unchained in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s big rally featured unadulterated racism and more talk of “enemies from within.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Crypto can make MAGA immortal

Trump was so successful because he was a cultural figure first and a political figure second. If the right hasn’t established a sufficient cultural infrastructure by the time he leaves, it will all ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words

It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

If Trump wins, expect a hiring spree of MAGA fanatics

We must choose between the Constitution and a second Trump administration. Republicans have made clear we cannot have both.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

A Secretary of Defense Pick With a Full MAGA Look

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran who Donald Trump put forward for his cabinet this week, encapsulates the virile image of modern conservatism.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

House GOP nominates Johnson for Speaker

House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the gavel in the upcoming 119th Congress, according to three sources in the room, as the conference prepares to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

In 'The Price of Power,' McConnell says Trump's MAGA movement is 'completely wrong'

New book chronicles McConnell's increasing dissatisfaction with Trump leading up to the 2020 election and in the days that followed.

49ers star Nick Bosa crashes postgame interview wearing MAGA hat

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa briefly interrupted a live postgame interview Sunday to highlight his support for the Republican presidential nominee, former President Trump, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

At Madison Square Garden, Trump Deals a MAGA Dopamine Rush

He was clearly recalibrating what it takes to hook his addicted masses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Alexi Lalas keeps tweeting Maga propaganda. Does it matter?

America’s most prominent soccer broadcaster leaves no doubt about his political affiliation. That risks alienating a large swathe of fans in the US. As the US men’s national team prepared to kick ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.

Source: NFL mulling Bosa fine over MAGA hat; no timeline on decision

The NFL is looking into a fine of Nick Bosa after the 49ers defensive end wore a "Make America Great Again" hat on the field after San Francisco's win against the Dallas Cowboys.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

MAGA Influencers Are Making One Last Push for Donald Trump

Republican influencers and content creators are stumping for Trump online and planning in-person meetups, even as the GOP’s traditional ground game appears to be in disarray.

Tech - Wired - November 4

MLK Jr.'s daughter demands MAGA account delete 'vile' deepfake

Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is calling for a Trump-supporting social media account to remove an ad featuring her father generated by artificial ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Roars of delight from the Maga faithful as Donald Trump does the unthinkable

Supporters at Trump’s Florida watch party were ecstatic – their man looked to be heading back to the White House. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

JD Vance Will Become One of America’s Youngest Vice Presidents

Mr. Vance’s victory caps his ideological reversal from anti-Trump author to pro-Trump senator.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Maga and Mar-a-Lago: how Trump’s victory unfolded in Palm Beach

Trump world celebrates president-elect’s return in the Florida town that is home to his Mar-a-Lago resort

World - Financial Times - November 6

The Maga court: inside Donald Trump’s new White House

His first term was heavily reliant on the party establishment. The inner circle now includes several billionaires and is in tune with the ideas of the new right

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Source: NFL fines 49ers star Bosa for 'MAGA' hat

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was fined $11,255 by the NFL for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat during a postgame interview.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Nick Bosa fined by NFL for crashing interview wearing MAGA hat

San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa was fined by the NFL after he crashed a postgame interview wearing a MAGA hat. The league fined Bosa $11,255 after he crashed the live interview ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Musk, RFK Jr., and other MAGA stars back Scott for leader

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, have joined other MAGA celebrities in calling on Republican senators to elect Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as the next Senate majority ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk

John Thunes will quickly face challenges as the new Senate GOP leader, ranging from the legislative filibuster to confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

A right to life, but not to die — it’s not just women’s bodies MAGA wants to control

What just happened in West Virginia is unprecedented.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters

Top lawmakers plan to spend the next few weeks finalizing a bipartisan bill that fulfills at least some of that request.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Panthers WRs Johnson, Thielen out vs. Broncos

Panthers receivers Diontae Johnson (rib) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Sources: WRs Johnson, Kirk draw trade interest

Two receivers who have generated the most conversation ahead of the NFL trade deadline are Carolina's Diontae Johnson and Jacksonville's Christian Kirk, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Blame Woody Johnson for Jets' ongoing tailspin

The Jets aren't done.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Panthers trading WR Diontae Johnson to Ravens

Lamar Jackson has a new weapon. The trade adds to a Ravens unit that's arguably been the league's best through the first eight weeks of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Ravens agree to trade for Panthers WR Johnson

The Ravens are acquiring wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Panthers, pending a physical.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Sources: Johnson to coach Spurs with Popovich ill

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday's game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday vs. ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

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