‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Trump’s AI ‘attack’ on Kharg Island should worry Congress. Mike Johnson won’t allow that ANALYSIS: The House returned from recess Monday. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters The Independent UK · Aug 31
Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected ANALYSIS: Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Aug 26
Socialists are changing the Democratic establishment. It won’t stop Hakeem Jeffries from being the next speaker ANALYSIS : Jeffries is not likely to face a Matt Gaetz-style coup, Eric Garcia writes. For one reason: math The Independent UK · Aug 25
Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Trump envoy Jared Kushner House minority leader is under attack from his own party for ‘affordability crisis’ meeting with president’s son-in-law The Guardian - US · Aug 25
Mike Johnson says White House staff call him Trump’s ‘co-president’ as GOP chaos mounts IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 25
Mike Johnson gives himself a promotion and claims White House refers to him as ‘co-president’ Throughout his time as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has been caught between a rebellious caucus and an unpredictable president, a bind that only grows more complicated as midterms approach The Independent UK · Aug 24
Trump Camp Braces for GOP House Defeat After Jared Kushner's Secret Meeting With Hakeem Jeffries Jared Kushner's secret meeting with Hakeem Jeffries raises fresh questions about a possible Democratic House takeover and what it could mean for Trump's presidency. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
'We took the head off the snake': US to enter 'new phase' in Iran war very soon, says US House Speaker Mike Johnson US House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a new phase in the Iran conflict soon. He believes allied nations will provide crucial support during this next stage. Johnson stated that President Donald Trump successfully prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He also noted deep mistrust towards Tehran during diplomatic negotiations. The Economic Times · Aug 24
Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, was in the president’s spectator box along with first lady Melania Trump The Independent UK · Aug 23
Clearest sign yet that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Son-in-law Jared Kushner meets with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows The Independent UK · Aug 23
Veteran NYT reporter has police called on her at Republican lawmaker campaign event IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 23
Police are called on New York Times reporter after she is barred from entering Republican’s event with other journalists Kean, who had a three-month absence from Congress earlier this year, has developed a reputation for being intensely private The Independent UK · Aug 23
Florida Republicans did what Mike Johnson is too partisan to do — they showed disgraced Rep. Cory Mills the door ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faced numerous allegations, but Johnson refused to tell him to go. Eric Garcia breaks down how Florida voters weighted ethics more heavily than the House Speaker has The Independent UK · Aug 19
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night
International Business Times · Aug 18 Florida Congressional Candidate Condemned Over Antisemitic Ad Dan Bilzerian is challenging incumbent Republican Congressman Randy Fine in the 6th congressional district.
The Guardian - US · Aug 15 Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the rich
International Business Times · Aug 11 Government Shutdown Odds Just Dropped: Bitcoin Traders Are Reading It Wrong The House passed a stopgap funding bill 220-205 on July 21, shoving the government's spending deadline from September 30 to December 4 and conveniently clear of the midterms.
International Business Times · Aug 10 AI Agents Have Been Going Rogue In Different Tests. Now Democrats Want Answers From Tech CEOs. Some House Democrats want to force AI CEOs to testify before Congress regarding the state and safety of the developing technology.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Mike Johnson says Max Miller abuse allegations are ‘serious’ but won’t intervene IN FULL
Roll Call · Aug 5 They once condemned bad behavior in the House. Now, it’s ‘not my business’ Four months ago, calls denouncing misconduct came swiftly, and all at once. Now, it’s near silence. Allegations surrounding two House Republicans reached a fever pitch this week, as Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped out of his reelection campaign due to a report detailing “inappropriate conduct” toward two female…
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Mike Johnson shrugs off allegations of Max Miller’s abuse: ‘There’s all sorts of domestic events going on’ The Republican House Speaker says that ‘it’s not my business to get engaged in it’
Benzinga · Aug 5 Mike Johnson Calls Allegations Against Max Miller ‘Serious’ but Says House Must ‘Allow This Process to Play Out’ Before Considering Discipline House Speaker Mike Johnson called the allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) "serious" but said lawmakers should wait for the House Ethics Committee to finish its review before considering discipline.
The Conversation · Aug 4 Return of the Red Scare: how the US right is weaponising the word ‘communism’ “Communism is no longer a far fetched threat,” speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson warned on social media recently. “It is here on our SHORES!”
Reason · Aug 4 Blame Game Plus: Surveillance for babies, using endowments to keep lights on, and more...