Government shutdown, Mike Johnson and House Speaker

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Government shutdown: 'Democrats should do the right thing,' Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democrats for holding out against passing a stopgap funding bill that would avoid a shutdown of the U.S. government at the end of the day. "They "need to come to their senses here,

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House Speaker Mike Johnson on possible government shutdown and Charlie Kirk legacy
Government Shutdown Nears With No Deal in Washington
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost seven years amid partisan standoff in Congress
A partisan standoff over heath care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreemen...

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Democrats dig in for shutdown to buck up demoralized voters
Congress has less than 24 hours to avert a shutdown. The odds don’t look good
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
“The meeting is a first step, but only a first step. We need a serious negotiation,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

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The Latest: Congressional leaders meet with Trump in late effort to avoid a government shutdown
GOP leaders say they will not give into Democratic demands on funding bill as government shutdown looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson's impressions of Donald Trump draw applause, laughter

When U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to lighten the mood, he breaks out impressions of President Donald Trump that always break up the room.

State Representative Mike Johnson to review school threat laws, pursue strongest penalties

State Representative Mike Johnson announced Sept. 29 that he will lead a comprehensive review of Louisiana’s laws addressing threats made against schools and colleges.

Early voting underway for Oct. 11 election in Louisiana

Voters in northwest Louisiana will cast their vote for a number of items on the ballot on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Mike Johnson Has Awkward Response When Newsom Points Out Louisiana Murder Rate Is Worse Than California

Mike Johnson got a bit awkward when asked about the crime rates in his home state of Louisiana after Gov. Gavin Newsom called him out
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Jeff's Political Corner: Speaker Mike Johnson's visit; political talk show's new studio

When Speaker of the House Mike Johnson returned to Bossier City Wednesday, the assassination of his friend Charlie Kirk was still fresh.

Democrats Accuse Mike Johnson Of Stalling New Member Swearing-In Over Epstein Files

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-N.M.) will be the 218th signature on the Epstein files discharge petition once she's sworn in.

Jake Tapper Owns Mike Johnson On CNN — Twice!

CNN host Jake Tapper dished out inconvenient facts to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and a bit of snark in their interview on Sunday. (Watch the video below.) After the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, Johnson tried to defend President Donald Trump ’s apparent weaponization of the Department of Justice.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at Randolph Riverfront Center

United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is traveling across Louisiana’s Congressional District Four and spoke at the Randolph Riverfront Center in Alexandria on September 25. This provided Central Louisiana with a chance to hear about current issues across the nation and get a bird’s eye view of his role in Congress.

Mike Johnson discusses Charlie Kirk, ICE shooting, businesses in Louisiana during Q&A

Speaker Mike Johnson attended an event Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Bossier City where he answered questions submitted by the business community.
The Advocate

Letters: Does Mike Johnson know anything about the people he represents?

There is an incorrect assumption by the people of Louisiana that one of their representatives is third in line for the presidency. But based on how Mike Johnson pushed through the Big Beautiful Bill, I am forced to conclude that not only does he not ...
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