Johnson Wins Reelection

Rick Scott leading Mucarsel-Powell by 3 points in Florida reelection bid: Poll

Incumbent Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is leading former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) by about 3 points in his race to keep his seat, a recent new St. Pete Polls survey found. In the survey for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Democrats worry over fate of women's health research if Trump reelected: 'He's actively working against us'

Some Democratic lawmakers warn that in addition to further rollbacks of women's reproductive rights, a second Donald Trump presidency would also mean a reversal of the progress that has been made ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role

Full interview: Speaker Mike Johnson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on Oct. 13, 2024.

Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence

House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.

Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’

Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.

Politics - Politico - October 13

Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Cheney doubts Johnson will carry out 'constitutional obligations' to certify election

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a Sunday interview that she doubts House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will carry out “his constitutional obligations” to certify the 2024 election. In ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

The 5 factions Johnson has to appease to keep the speakership next year

His most outspoken and well-known critics are the nearly dozen GOP lawmakers who voted to advance an ouster effort against him earlier this year, but they’re not alone.

Politics - Politico - October 12

Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequality

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure

The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Eagles star Lane Johnson on offensive struggles: 'We are a constipated offense'

Philly's offense has regressed since its Super Bowl run two years ago

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Speaker Mike Johnson predicts a new coalition will elect Republicans in 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will win the House, Senate and White House in the 2024 elections by attracting Black, Latino and Jewish voters.

Johnson announces $27.5M third-quarter fundraising in record for Speaker

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced a $27.5 million fundraising haul for the third quarter of the year, a sum that is welcome news for Republicans hoping to keep control of the House as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Johnson calls Kids Online Safety Act 'very problematic'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently revealed he likes the concept of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), though the details of the Senate-passed version are “very problematic,” underscoring ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk

House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.

Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.

Business - The New York Times - October 14

Johnson: Slain Hamas leader's life was 'embodiment of evil and marked by hatred'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday marked the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by calling him "the embodiment of evil," adding his life was "marked by hatred for all that is good in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

How Create & Cultivate’s Jaclyn Johnson Keeps Up With Two Companies at Once

The entrepreneur ruthlessly prioritizes and never schedules meetings before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Business - Inc. - October 18

N.Y. Judge Reverses Quintuple Life Sentence and Frees Walter Johnson

Judge Frederic Block said his ideas about punishment had evolved since he sentenced Walter Johnson to five life terms in 1997. At age 90, he decided to take action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Johnson avoids Jan. 6 question, talks about foreign wars

CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over former President Trump’s threat of violence following Jan. 6 and the lawmaker instead talked about foreign wars. Johnson joined CNN’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.

Johnson and McConnell: Harris calling Trump ‘fascist’ could invite assassination attempt

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) issued a joint statement Friday condemning Vice President Harris for saying she believes former President Trump is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Johnson says ‘little secret’ with Trump is get-out-the-vote effort, not ‘diabolical’

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said the “little secret” that former President Trump teased at his Madison Square Garden rally is a get-out-the-vote effort, not a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Report: 49ers' Shanahan a fan of rumored trade target Johnson

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly is a fan of Carolina Panthers wide receiver and potential NFL trade deadline target Diontae Johnson.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Diontae Johnson traded to Baltimore Ravens: Fantasy football fallout

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon examines the trickle-down effects of the Diontae Johnson-Ravens trade.