How Mike Johnson Pulled Out A 2nd Term As House Speaker with Donald Trumps Help

The alarming contradictions awaiting Donald Trump’s dollar

Big tax cuts and tariff hikes will prevent any new Plaza Accord to manage currencies

Financial Times - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

How Much Are Donald Trump’s Truth Social Shares Worth?

The incoming president of the United States is also a social media mogul. We’re keeping a running tally of his stake in Truth Social—and how his fortunes change with its ups and downs.

Wired - Jan. 16

Mike McCarthy comes out looking like the winner in split from Cowboys

McCarthy had some flaws, but what he managed to get from his Dallas teams despite significant obstacles makes him look better than Jerry Jones.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

President Biden Is Bowing Out After One Term. He’s Not the First.

Other American presidents have faced the delicate challenge of bidding farewell with grace after serving only one term in the Oval Office.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman

Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump

Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

Politico - Jan. 15

Milan Momcilovic out indefinitely for 2nd-ranked Iowa State after hurting his hand in practice

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic hurt his hand in practice this week and is out indefinitely

ABC News - Jan. 15

Texas House elects new Speaker in blow to far-right wing

The Texas House on Tuesday elected state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the rising far-right wing of the party, defeating a candidate supported by Texas Attorney General ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote

Minnesota’s Democratic state representatives walked out Tuesday, failing to show up for the first day of the legislative session to deny the state House a quorum amid a fight over how to manage a ...

NBC News - Jan. 14

How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?

A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.

Politico - Jan. 14

Mike McCarthy is out as Cowboys head coach; what led to his exit?

Dallas finished 7-10 after Jerry Jones did little in the offseason to improve the roster.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Mike McCarthy reportedly out as Cowboys coach after 5 seasons

McCarthy led Dallas to the playoffs three times, but failed to make a single NFC Championship Game. Now, one of the biggest — and hardest — jobs is open.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Transcript: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says U.S. should "allow legitimate refugees to come here"

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has a new documentary airing on PBS, "Coming to America," that examines how nine remarkable American immigrants have shaped our country's history, tells ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Will the ‘real’ Speaker Johnson please stand up?

Given the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, no one can be certain what the Speaker can and will do in 2025.

The Hill - Jan. 12

My brother is squatting in a house that my siblings will eventually inherit. How do we get him out?

“We lost our dad 12 years ago and have been caring for our 82-year-old mom, who still lives independently.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Is Donald Trump inheriting the best economy in history?

President-elect Trump will enter office with the lowest unemployment rate since Richard Nixon in 1969 — but red flags remain.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

The art of dealing with Donald Trump

The president-elect’s aggressive claims about potential territorial expansion are a crash course for allies in his negotiating tactics

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Donald Trump’s careless talk

The president-elect’s expansionist rhetoric is unsettling America’s allies

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Donald Trump’s territorial wishlist

Also in today’s newsletter, Pfizer leads pharma’s efforts to cosy up to the president-elect

Financial Times - Jan. 9

A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term

The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland

The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing

Financial Times - Jan. 9

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think. Hours after his son Donald Trump Jr touched down in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Speaker Mike Johnson maintains House transgender bathroom ban

Speaker Mike Johnson maintained a policy that will bar transgender people from using single-sex facilities that align with their gender identities in the House.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Mike Johnson remembers Jimmy Carter's remarkable life in eulogy

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Will flattery get you everywhere with Donald Trump? Billionaires are determined to find out | Arwa Mahdawi

The US has been for sale to the highest bidder for some time, while democracy dies in plain sight. The difference now? How shamelessly transactional the incoming president is. Reader, I was wrong. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7