WASHINGTON — This morning, ahead of the September 30 government funding deadline, Speaker Johnson joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union and Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Republican efforts to prevent a government shutdown and urged Congressional Democrat leaders to drop their $1.5 Trillion… Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress repeals the Working Families Tax Cut, restores… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This weekend, following House-passage of a clean, short-term continuing resolution to ensure the government remains funded and operating, Speaker Johnson joined Fox Business’ Kudlow and Fox News’ Saturday Morning in America with Kayleigh McEnany to reiterate that Congressional Democrats will own the consequences if they force a government shutdown.
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WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. He encouraged his colleagues in the House to send a bipartisan message that political violence – and the glorification and celebration of violence – are profoundly wrong and unacceptable.
“By voting for this resolution, we're making a strong… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation this week to support President Trump and Republicans’ promise to unleash American energy dominance.
“Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the grid, create American jobs, and lower energy costs for American families. This week, House… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This evening, Speaker Johnson joined Bret Baier on Fox News’ Special Report to address House Republicans’ plan to keep the government open with a clean, short-term continuing resolution and to call out Congressional Democrats for attempting to inject $1.5 trillion in unrelated, partisan provisions into the government funding process.
“Republicans are going to do… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen and Becky Quick on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss House Republicans’ efforts to responsibly keep the government open and Congressional Democrats’ ongoing attempts to inject unrelated partisan politics into the clean, short-term continuing resolution.
“If the government is shut down because they make that their last stand, it will… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Under President Biden, House Democrats warned that a government shutdown would have negative effects for seniors, veterans, and working families. This year under President Trump, their tune has completely changed as they continue to threaten government shutdowns.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in 2024: “It's about the harm... Families… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed four key pieces of legislation this week to codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order confronting the crime crisis in our nation’s capital.
“Every American deserves to ride public transportation, walk their neighborhood or pick up their children from school without the constant fear of being… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk, explained how House Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to make the nation’s capital safe again, and laid out the plan to responsibly keep the government open.
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