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Speaker Johnson Joins the Megyn Kelly Show

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview on the Megyn Kelly Show – his first appearance on the show. Watch the full interview here On the One Big Beautiful Bill benefitting hardworking Americans: in that first Trump administration, we had the greatest economy in the history of the world. Job participation rate was an all-time high. Poverty hit an all-time low. Wages...

Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal to the Army Rangers of World War II

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony today to honor the courage and contributions of the Army Rangers of World War II. First activated in 1942, the Rangers formed the tip of the spear of the Army’s special operations in World War II. They fought heroically from North Africa to Europe to the Pacific, playing a pivotal role in some of the most consequent...

Bipartisan Leadership Statement on Member Security

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WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following joint statement: “We had a very productive meeting and recognize the urgency of acting quickly, decisively, and in a bipartisan manner to ensure the safety and security of all Members and their families. “Chairman Bryan Steil and Ranking Member Joe Morelle of the Committee on House Administration ...

Americans are Counting on Congress to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, House GOP Leadership invited constituents from each of their districts to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit every industry, and every profession, in every district in America. Fox News’ Liz Elkind spoke with those constituents; read their testimonies below. "I believe that our tax rates in Louisiana for small businesses will jump up to around 43.4%. I mean...

House Republicans Put America’s Strength, Security, and Servicemembers First

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 3944, the FY26 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “The passage of this legislation builds on Republicans’ commitment to put America’s strength, security, and servicemembers first. “This bill reflects President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda by restoring ...

House Stands United to Condemn Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.Res.519, a resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota. “Today, every House Republican and Democrat stood united in condemning the horrific, politically motivated shootings in Minnesota. We pray for the Hortman family, who mourn the devastating loss of Rep. M...

Speaker Johnson: President Trump is Showing What “Peace Through Strength” Actually Means

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WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News’ Fox and Friends to react to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran and discuss the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Watch the full interview here. On the success of American strikes in Iran and their nuclear program: We're under no illusion that you can just kill all their nuclear ambition overnight. But I think reality has set in over...

Speaker Johnson Spotlights Louisiana Mother and Small Business Owner at Weekly Press Conference

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WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson and House Republican Leadership hosted constituents from their districts to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit their small businesses, keep their communities safer, and put more of their own money back in their pockets. Speaker Johnson hosted Toni McAllister of Winn Parish, a sma...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Advances President Trump’s Commitment to Peace through Strength

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WASHINGTON — The world is being reminded that peace is only possible when America leads from a position of strength. And that’s why the One Big, Beautiful Bill advances President Trump’s bold Peace through Strength agenda and charts America’s path to strength, security, and sovereignty. “While Congressional Democrats feign concern about the safety and wellbeing of U.S. service members, House Repub...

Speaker Johnson Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

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Speaker Johnson today released the following statement: “The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says. “The President gave Iran’s leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement. “President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran wil...

Speaker Johnson to ICE Officers: We’ve Got Your Back

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WASHINGTON — This morning, after meeting with brave and patriotic Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago, Speaker Johnson joined Bill Hemmer on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss how House Republicans are delivering much needed relief and reinforcements to ICE through the One Big Beautiful Bill. Watch the full interview here On Speaker Johnson’s visit to ICE offices in ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Stops Waste, Fraud and Abuse in SNAP

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WASHINGTON — Democrats are lying, again, about the One Big Beautiful Bill. They say it will let Americans go hungry — this is completely false. Through the One Big Beautiful Bill, Republicans eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in a bloated, inefficient program — so that the Americans who actually need it — receive it. Just take a look at the numbers: SNAP enrollment has increased 17% since 2019, wi...

Speaker Johnson Postpones Address to the Israeli Knesset

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today released the following statement postponing his address to the Israeli Knesset which was scheduled to take place this Sunday, June 22. “Due to the complex situation currently unfolding in Iran and Israel, Speaker Ohana and I have made the decision to postpone the special session of the Knesset. We look forward to rescheduling the address in the near future and se...

House Republicans Vote to End Washington D.C.’s Sanctuary City Status

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2056, legislation requiring the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws and end its status as a sanctuary city: “The inexcusable violence in Los Angeles is the latest example of what happens when cities put left-wing political agendas ahead of public safety. For years, D.C. leaders have f...

Democrats Want to Defund and Dismantle ICE

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WASHINGTON — The heroic men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) work around the clock to detain and deport criminal illegal aliens from the U.S. Since President Trump returned to office, ICE has deported murderers, wife-beaters, child sex predators, and violent gang members, making our communities safer. Despite the important work this agency does day in and day out, Democrats t...