Speakers Spark Campaign

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

Beyoncé campaigns with Harris in Houston

Beyoncé joins Vice President Kamala Harris at a Houston campaign rally focused on abortion rights. Harris’ campaign has already embraced the pop superstar's music, using “Freedom” as her entrance ...

Harris campaigns in Philadelphia neighborhoods

Vice President Harris is campaigning across Philadelphia on Sunday in a last-minute appeal to voters in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania. She tried to contrast herself with former ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

A Book that Explains the 2024 Campaign

We’re covering America’s working-class majority.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Campaign 2024, just for laughs

It's almost over! "Sunday Morning" Jane Pauley looks back at how TV's comics and late-night hosts have viewed the 2024 presidential election.

Harris campaigns across Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris made multiple campaign stops in Michigan on Sunday. The Harris campaign also touted its ground game, with volunteers knocking on millions of doors across the ...

Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage

The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.

Robert Lewandowski’s double sparks Barcelona’s clásico rout of Real Madrid

. Life is good lived on the edge. Barcelona played the clásico atop a high-wire, a fearless plan executed with perfect precision, and finished at the top of the table, six points clear. Three days ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’

Foreign ministers of seven major nations oppose draft legislation that could hobble UN aid agency UNRWA

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage

With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.

Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Statue of NBA star Dwyane Wade sparks fan backlash

Fans said the artwork depicting the NBA star looks more like actors Kelsey Grammer or Laurence Fishburne.

How Draymond's halftime message sparked Warriors' comeback win

A halftime speech from Draymond Green was a catalyst for the Golden State Warriors' comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Timo Werner sparks Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City

Tottenham had threatened to win this Carabao Cup tie at a canter. Two goals up after 25 minutes, there was almost disbelief within the home crowd and not only because Timo Werner had scored the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Revenue

The company’s projection points to less growth than anticipated, causing concern about the payoff for its massive AI investment.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Julia Roberts ad sparks debate about gender gap, voting in marriages

A pro-Harris campaign ad encouraging women to break with their Trump-supporting partners at the ballot box is striking a nerve amid signs of a growing national gender gap in the high-stakes ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

How former players have returned to spark the Chiefs' perfect start

With an onslaught of injuries to starters, Andy Reid has been able to slide familiar faces into his lineup as if they never left.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South Africa

World - Yahoo News - November 5

A Commander's Defection Sparks Revenge Killings, Rapes and a New Exodus in Sudan

The paramilitary-turned-rebel Rapid Support Forces have raided villages and towns in Gezira state, displacing more than 135,000 people.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

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