Politics Three weeks on without a House speaker, the Republicans have been wasting their majority status — a maddening embarrassment to some, democracy in action to others, but not at all how the House is expected to function. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker … [Read more…]
Politics Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) By Associated Press updated on October 24, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest … [Read more…]
Politics FILE – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 2, 2023. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press November 14, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican … [Read more…]